Scadoxus

Commonly known as paint-brush and fire-ball lilies, Scadoxus are one of the highlights of African bulbous flora and comprise of 9 species. Their lush foliage and large spectacular flowers make them popular garden and container plants for shady areas. They require a well-drained, slightly acidic compost-rich growing medium. Deciduous species require regular watering in the summer growing season and occasional watering in the winter dormant period. Evergreen species can handle regular watering in winter which makes them great subjects for planting under trees in the garden.

Name	Scadoxus membranaceus
Common name	Dwarf paintbrush
African name	idumbi (z)
D/E	evergreen
Rainfall	summer
Height	40cm
Light requirements	s
Flowers	March
Medicinal uses

Name	Scadoxus multiflorus subsp.
Common name	Katharine wheel
African name	ubukhoswane (z)
D/E	evergreen
Rainfall	summer
Height	1m
Light requirements	s
Flowers	February
Medicinal uses	Used to make love charms.

Name	Scadoxus puniceus
Common name	Snake lily
African name	isiphompo (z)
D/E	deciduous
Rainfall	summer
Height	80cm
Light requirements	ss
Flowers	September
Medicinal uses	Used in traditional medicine for poultices, to treat coughs, headaches and stomach ailments.