Haemanthus canaliculatus
About
Haemanthus canaliculatus is a South African bulbous geophyte in the genus Haemanthus in the family Amaryllidaceae. The common name is fireball lily. It is found only over a small area in the Western Cape between Kleinmond and Rooiels, growing at about 30 m above sea level with an annual rainfall of 650 mm. Its favoured habitat is under dense bush in seasonally inundated shallow depressions, where it usually occurs in clumps. The leaf-bases or tunics of the bulb are thick, fleshy, distichous and loosely separated as in the spread fingers on a hand cf. Haemanthus pubescens. Leaves are from one to four, red-barred at the base, held in a sub-erect position and appear after the flowers. The peduncle is up to 200 mm long with 5-7 spathe valves that are bright red to pink in colour. Fruits are about 20 mm in diameter and reddish. Seeds are shiny and deep red.
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
How to use it
The fireball lily is primarily valued for its ornamental beauty. Its vibrant flowers make it an eye-catching addition to gardens, especially in areas that mimic its natural habitat. This plant thrives in well-drained soils and can be a stunning focal point in a landscape design.
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Gardening tip
When planting fireball lilies, ensure they are placed in a well-drained area that mimics their natural habitat under dense bushes. This will help them thrive and produce their beautiful flowers.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Haemanthus canaliculatus
- Slug
- haemanthus-canaliculatus
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Genus
- Haemanthus
- Species
- canaliculatus
- Wikidata QID
- Q5638190
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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