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Mystery ID for Himalayan bulb

11 years ago

This might not actually be native to the Himalayas, but some friends have one in Nepal. It just bloomed (Today? Yesterday?) and they are in Kathmandu. The closest I could get was Higan bana lycoris, but am pretty sure that is not it.

She would love to know what it is so she can properly care for it. Help!

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Comments (5)

denninmi
11 years ago
Here you go: ID and care directions in this article.

Here is a link that might be useful: Link to article at the Christian Science Monitor
oleg9grower
11 years ago
It is Haemanthus sp.
bluebonsai101
11 years ago
Scadoxus multiflorus as the first post indicates :o) Dan
greenhaven
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks, Dan and denninmi! That is it! Friend is very happy to have info in this beauty.
bluebonsai101
11 years ago
I think my favorite Scadoxus is S. membranaceous as it is a dwarf with really pretty mottled petioles for the leaves and it is self-fertile so you get lovely large red berries after the flowers. This one is evergreen for the most part but well worth growing if your friend likes these sorts of plants :o) Dan

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