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Katherine Blood-Lily

About Katherine Blood-Lily

Haemanthus multiflorus is an ornamental bulb. It can be grown as a houseplant or interiorscape. The bulb is Tender II and can be injured below 50 degrees F (10C). It will cause low toxicity if eaten.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Scadoxus multiflorus

Genus

Scadoxus

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Order

Asparagales

Also known as

Katherine-wheel, Blood lily, Ball lily, Fireball lily, Blood flower, Oxtongue lily, Poison root, Powderpuff lily and African Blood Lily

How to care for Katherine Blood-Lily

💦 Water

How often to water your Katherine Blood-Lily

Katherine Blood-Lily needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Katherine Blood-Lily in your home

Katherine Blood-Lily may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Katherine Blood-Lily in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Katherine Blood-Lily

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Katherine Blood-Lily: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Katherine Blood-Lily after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Katherine Blood-Lily is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

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💦 Water Needs

Katherine Blood-Lily prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Katherine Blood-Lily may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Katherine Blood-Lily is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Katherine Blood-Lily is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Katherine Blood-Lily grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Katherine Blood-Lily can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Katherine Blood-Lily, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.