Haemanthus albiflos

Mike via pbs pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
Tue, 18 May 2021 21:33:14 PDT
Uli,

Hey thanks for those tips, yes thought I attached a photo but no matter
your input Is much appreciated.

I have just  fertilized them with a 1/4 strength kelp fertilizer so far and
just once.  I will give them another drink tomorrow.

Thanks again for your help, you always have great suggestions.

Mike
San Diego….no rain today but still pretty cloudy.

On Tue, May 18, 2021 at 8:27 AM Johannes-Ulrich Urban via pbs <
pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote:

> Hello Mike,
>
> Did you mean to have sent a picture?
> Haemanthus albiflos are straightforward and forgiving plants. Even adult
> plants are evergreen, so do not force them into dormancy. Bright shade
> sounds fine, if the light intensity in San Diego becomes too strong you
> could give more shade. The plant will tell you. If its leaves get a
> yellowish tinge, then there is too much light. I cannot stress enough that
> seedling bulbs benefit from repeated fertilizing. These plants develop a
> surprisingly strong root system. If your tray has drainage holes and stands
> on soil the seedlings might push their roots through the holes and root
> firmly in the ground. Which will damage them if you lift the tray. I now
> stand my pots on sheets of plastic or on slabs to avoid that.
> Are you familiar with the cultivation of Clivia? You can treat your
> Haemanthus the same way.
>
> Bye for now
>
> Uli
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