Brunsvigia litoralis
Image: © Brian du Preez
Description
A large bulb with a very distinct red to pink candelabra flower that flowers in summer. Numerous tongue-shaped frill-edged leaves that clump together to a vertical centre are produced after the flower head is spent. In this species the bulb tunic is brown and papery.Visited by butterflies and moths but likely Double-Collared and Malachite sunbird pollinated
Propagation instructions - cuttings
Difficult to grow. Consult a bulb specialist. Strict water requirement mean being kept in a large pot that accommodates deep roots is best.
Propagation instructions - seeds
Seeds are ready to set once ripe. There is no dormant period.
Sources and references
Scientific name
Brunsvigia litoralis
Common name(s)
Surfer's Cadelabra