Kniphofia bruceae
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Large, clump-forming perennial, rare in cultivation, with dark green leaves 1-1.2m long, and bearing tall flower stems that may reach 2m in height, the cylindrical flowers densely packed with rusty-orange buds opening to cream-yellow, flowering in late summer and autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Kniphofia bruceae (Kniphofia bruceae)
- Genus
- Kniphofia
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
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- Height
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- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Kniphofia bruceae
Distribution map
South Africa (Cape)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Kniphofia bruceae
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Kniphofia bruceae care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing slight drying between waterings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing slight drying between waterings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed monthly during active growth season
Pruning
PruningCut down old flower stems after flowering; old or dead leaves can be tidied up or removed in mid-spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of established clumps in late spring or by taking offshoots from the crown
Growing
GrowingGrow in full sun and fertile, moist but well-drained soil that isn’t too wet over winter. See kniphofia cultivation for further advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, thrips, slugs and snails
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