How to grow and care for Scadoxus puniceus (L.) Friis & Nordal
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Scadoxus puniceus (L.) Friis & Nordal 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Amaryllidaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grew in tropical or subtropical regions.
👀 Characteristics details
Most of them have succulent leaves, which makes them well-adapted to dry environments.
🌺 Flower
Most flowers are arranged in cymes or umbels. The flowers are bisexual and exhibit radial symmetry.
🎋 Stem
Most are herbaceous plants with corms, although they are commonly referred to as bulbs.
water
How to water Scadoxus puniceus (L.) Friis & Nordal
How often should I water?
check Scadoxus puniceus (L.) Friis & Nordal Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Scadoxus puniceus (L.) Friis & Nordal need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Scadoxus puniceus (L.) Friis & Nordal likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-2~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Scadoxus puniceus (L.) Friis & Nordal at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
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Scadoxus puniceus (L.) Friis & Nordal prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Scadoxus puniceus (L.) Friis & Nordal is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Amaryllidaceae, Genus: Scadoxus, Species: Scadoxus puniceus
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Scadoxus |
| Species | Scadoxus puniceus |
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