White paint brush

A hardy and traditional bulbous plant.

White paint brush - (Haemanthus albiflos)
White paint brush - Haemanthus albiflos
Flower with yellow anthers and white stigmas
Flower with yellow anthers and white stigmas

White paint brush is a bulbous plant native to the cool, shady areas of southeastern South Africa.

As a houseplant it is a typical "grandmother plant", i.e. a traditional house plant that was previously found in many homes. It is hardy and survives almost any treatment except too much watering.

The plant blooms willingly if kept in a cool place during winter - just like in South Africa or in a grandmother's window before central heating was installed.


Facts:

  • Greenhouse location: Mediterranean House
  • Danish name: Hvid barberkost
  • Latin name: Haemanthus albiflos
  • Family: Amaryllis family / Amaryllidaceae
  • Natural habitat: Near the coast of southeastern South Africa

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