PlantFun
Plant Needs
Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade, bright light encourages flowering
Watering
Moderate water during growth, keep drier during dormancy
Temperature
Tolerates mild climates; protect from frost
Characteristics
- Leaves: Typically 2–3 strap-shaped leaves per bulb, grey-green, sometimes with reddish margins;
- Flowers: Compact umbel of bright red tubular flowers with protruding yellow anthers, subtended by red bracts;
- Bulb: Globose, tunicated, often partly above ground;
- Stems: Short, thick peduncle supporting the inflorescence.
Care Guide
Watering
Water weekly during active growth
Fertilization
Apply balanced, low-nitrogen feed monthly. Use gentle organic fertilizer to support bulb and leaf growth
Banana Peel Compost：Dry and chop banana peels; mix into soil surface during active growth; avoid fresh peels to limit odor and pestsPruning
- Remove spent flower stalks after blooming;
- Trim damaged leaves at base;
- Clear away dried bracts;
- Avoid cutting green leaves;
- Discard diseased material away from garden.
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: Mild oral and gastrointestinal irritation, per ASPCA listing for Amaryllidaceae
Humans: Contains alkaloids that may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: In Western horticulture, valued as a collector’s bulb for its unique foliage and vibrant display; symbolizes rarity and resilience
Usage: - Ornamental pot plant; - Rock garden display; - Collectors’ botanical specimen
