Amaryllis belladonna The bulbs are best planted just below the surface of the soil, with the neck of the bulb level with the surface. In colder climates mulching or lifting and overwintering is required. The bulbs may be propagated from offsets. Amaryllis bulbs require little watering and are drought tolerant. Amaryllis belladonna Amaryllis belladonna, (Jersey lily, belladonna-lily, naked-lady-lily, March lily) is a plant species native to Cape Province in South Africa but widely cultivated as an ornamental. It is reportedly naturalized in many places: Corsica, Portugal, the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands, Zaire, Ascension Island, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Cuba, Haiti, the
Veltheimia bracteata public facilities to bring a tropical feel. Winter hardy in USDA zones 9-10. Veltheimia bracteata Veltheimia bracteata belongs to the genus "Veltheimia", which contains only one other species, "Velthemia capensis". "Veltheimia bracteata" is commonly referred to as the forest lily, sand onion, or red hot poker. This pendent shaped plant ranges in color from a yellowish pink to red. It is a winter flowering perennial plant, so is in full bloom when other flowers have withered away. Plants grow to be in height. "Veltheimia bracteata" is a bulbous plant with glossy leaves. The flower stems arise from a rosette of