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Haemanthus coccineus


Haemanthus coccineus

Love these plants, even when they are young they have that lovely burgundy mottling..



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nice - is this in a pot? Looks like it is in sand

17 Oct, 2011

 

it's in one of my old chinese take away rice pot, it's 3 parts sand to 1 part compost.. must have excellent drainage..

17 Oct, 2011

 

ah cool :)))

17 Oct, 2011

 

:-))

17 Oct, 2011

 

Never grown them from seed, how long do they usually take to flower?

17 Oct, 2011

 

if they have good growth 3 years Pa, if not then 4 years, i've got to keep them in this tub for 2 years before potting on..

17 Oct, 2011

 

Thanks Sl :)

17 Oct, 2011

 

Your welcome :-))

17 Oct, 2011



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