AboutDarlene K. Kittle Expertise I have been a Master Gardener for 20 years and I raise around 300 houseplants a year including tropicals, succulents, and cacti.
Experience She is also studying the Japanese art of bonsai with tropical plants and is President of the Fort Wayne, IN Bonsai Club.
Education/Credentials I am not a hortculturist. I am a Purdue University Master Gardener for over 20 years. I have studied plants on a personal level by growing hundreds of plants annually for the last 35 years. I have also studied under several nationally known American Bonsai experts.
I had a house plant given to me a few years ago and don't know what it is called. Since it has been flowering (? only since it has been pretty pot bound) it has drawn a lot of attention. The flowers are white and tulip shaped. Last year I had 6 and they looked glorious. I wnat to look after this plant but need to find out its name. thanks
Answer Angie,
It took me awhile but it is Haemanthus albiflos or 'White Blood Lily'.
The exotic-looking Blood Lily is best grown in pots or indoors in all but tropical and subtropical regions. Like its relative Amaryllis, it produces big flower clusters on long stems. Plant bulbs where they are to grow and do not transplant or repot unless necessary. Water freely until blooms appear, then taper off and eventually cease watering. Fertilize established plants regularly.
If you have more questions feel free to write again. Good luck.
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