Scadoxus natalensis

S. natalensis ripening berries, Sept 18, 2003. I collected 74 seeds, all but 5 germinated (the others rotted.) Additionally, I have counted 5 volunteers emerging this year (2004) from seed near the mother plant.


S. natalensis berries/seeds, Sept 18, 2003. San Diego, CA.


S. natalensis emerging in 2inch cells in Feb, 2004, after winter rest.


S. natalensis 1 year seedlings, transplanted from 2 inch cells, May, 2004.


S. natalensis 1 year seedling. Second leaf emerging, May 2004.


S. natalensis, emerging flowers, February 19, 2004 (San Diego, CA)


S. natalensis in full bloom, March, 19, 2004 (San Diego, CA)


S. natalensis May 9, 2004. Green fruit/berries beginning to form.


S. natalensis, April 24, 2004, this clump receives part sun, 2 miles from San Diego coast.


S. natalensis green berries, May 9, 2004, San Diego, CA

Ken Blackford (May 9, 2004)
San Diego, CA
USDA zone 10, maybe 11.
Sunset zone 24.

S. natalensis collapsing, going dormant for the winter, San Diego, CA

Ken Blackford (Oct 24, 2004)
San Diego, CA