Veltheimia deasii

Here is one of two V. deasii clones that are in my collection (plus three
seedlings).

Doug Westfall (Sept 28, 2004)

Doug Westfall

This bulb is FAR more petite than are the other "V. deasii" that I have seen. It seldom seen in collections, and others have failed to post pictures of theirs.  In comparing this one with my other bulb, I see why some think that they are a form of V. capensis.  This one gives strength to the argument that it is a third Veltheimia.

Doug Westfall (Nov 12, 2003)

Douglas Westfall

I have a mature Veltheimia deasii sending up a flower spike - so what is unusual about that? NOTHING! The interesting part is that there are eleven (11) leaves which. are narrower and more undulated than V. capensis. That is several more than Veltheimia capensis. YET, the "experts" are maintaining that it is just a variation of V. capensis. I can hardly wait for the thing to bloom so that I can compare it with V. capensis.

Does anyone have any thoughts on the subject?

Doug Westfall (Sept 21, 2003)
Long Beach, CA