Scarborough Lily

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Scarborough Lily

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Scarborough Lily
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Amaryllidaceae
Genus:	Cyrtanthus
Species:	C. elatus
Binomial name
Cyrtanthus elatus T.Durand & Schinz
Synonyms
Vallota speciosa Vallota purpurea

The Scarborough Lily (Cyrtanthus elatus, previously known as Vallota speciosa) is a red flowering plant also known as the Fire Lily or George Lily. The flowers of a Scarborough Lily can be bright red, orange, yellow, or occasionally pink or white. The stems can grow to a height of up to 2 feet. These are attractive plants that are relatively easy to grow, and can be grown in pots. They require either full sun or slight shade.

The plant comes from South Africa. It flowers in later Summer or early Fall.

 External links

• The Encyclopedia of Houseplants

Vallota

Family: Amaryllidaceae.

Vallota speciosa Dur. et. Schinz (Vallota purpurea Herb.).	Common name(s): Fire Lily, Scarborough Lily
	Syn. Cyrtanthus purpureus, Cyrtanthus elatus. Genus of about single species of clump-forming, bulbous perennials from grassland to forest and cliffs in Africa. In spring plant the bulb firmly in a 5-7 in. pot, and leave the top half uncovered. Vallota is an easy plant - keep it cool during winter, remove dead flowers and leaves and let the compost dry out slightly between waterings. Clusters of flowers appear in late summer . Vallota Speciosa is excellent for a sunny windowsill. The leaves are evergreen and the red flowers are borne on 1-2 ft flower-stalks. There are white and salmon varietis.

Growing conditions	Watering and misting	Propagation
Average warmth in summer - minimum 50-55 F in winter. Brightly lit spot with some direct sunlight.	Water thoroughly when the compost begins to dry out. Reduce watering in winter. Use soft, tepid water. Sponge leaves occasionally.	Divide plants at repotting time, or detach offsets from mature plants and pot up in summer. Sow seed at 55-64 F (13-18 C) when ripe.

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