Blood Lily: Diseases and Remedies (Scadoxus multiflorus)

NOTE: Blood Lily may be referred to as Scadoxus multiflorus in this article, in fact, those are the same plants, Scadoxus multiflorus is the botanical name for Blood Lily.

The name “blood lilies” is sometimes used for a variety of species, but it is most often used for the same one. The plant produces flower heads that look like red fireworks or fireballs. These flowers explode from the landscape and attract bees, butterflies, and birds.

Why does my Scadoxus multiflorus roots have rot?

If left untreated, root rot on your Blood Lily (Scadoxus multiflorus) can be fatal. For this reason, if the symptoms appear, we highly advise that you adhere to our recommendations to keep your plant alive: Blackened and softened roots.
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Why does my Blood Lily have gray mold spots?

A particular fungus that frequently affects flowers and spreads quickly is known as gray mold spots. This fungus is most likely to blame if you see any brown (or gray) spots. Don’t ignore these signs because doing so could cause your plant to die.

Our Solution

The answer is obvious once you recognize the cause of the problem. Most frequently, it results from the Scadoxus multiflorus being overwatered. We strongly advise you to remove the damaged plant parts, cut off the diseased roots and leaves, and then repot your plant in a new container with sterile potting soil.

Why does my Blood Lily have leaf spots?

Leaf We provide you with all the information you need to identify and save your plants if they display signs like leaves that suddenly change color or wilt/droop. This sort of sickness is one of the most aggravating for Blood Lily owners.

Why are my Blood Lily leaves turning yellow?

In the world of horticulture, yellowing leaves are undoubtedly the most common problem. The two main causes of this problem are overwatering and a lack of nutrition.

Whether you think your plants are getting too much water, cut back on how often you water them, and take the following measures to see if they might be nutritionally deficient:

Here are some signs of yellowing caused by the many deficiencies on the Scadoxus multiflorus in question:

  • The first symptom of a magnesium deficiency is yellow patches between leaf veins on elder leaves. The leaf’s core turns yellow while the veins stay green. The edges of the leaf yellow last.
  • Iron deficiency also shows as yellowing between leaf veins, but it hits young leaves on plant tops and branch tips first.
  • Sulfur shortage first affects the youngest leaves, turning them entirely yellow.
  • Insufficient potassium causes the leaf edges to turn brilliant yellow while the interior of the leaf stays green. Older leaves show the symptoms initially, and the leaf edges quickly darken.
  • Nitrogen deficiency shows up as a general yellowing. Older, inner leaves turn yellow first. As it progresses, yellowing moves outward, eventually reaching young leaves, too.

Our Solution

You only need to respond to the signs mentioned above. A gardening store expert will be able to provide you advice on how to purchase a specific soil to treat a potassium or nitrogen deficiency. Additionally, you can reduce how often you water your plants.

Is my Blood Lily sunburned?

You can easily tell if your Blood Lily (your Scadoxus multiflorus) has a sunburn. In this case, your plant will change color, starting to turn yellow or white, much like it does on us.

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As we saw above, if your Blood Lily receives too much water or not enough light, the leaves may also change color.

However, there is a way to tell if it is sunburn; look at the bottom of the yellow leaves, the ones that have a shaded area closer to the root, if this area stays greener, it is probably sunburned, not something else.

Why are my Blood Lily leaves turning brown?

Most of the time, leaves of a Blood Lily that turn brown is a sign that your plant has been sunburned, it has probably been exposed to too much direct sunlight. Don’t panic, your plant probably won’t die from this, but its growth will take a hit.

Should I leave my Scadoxus multiflorus in direct sunlight?

No! If your Scadoxus multiflorus (or Blood Lily) has the symptoms described above, don’t leave it in direct sunlight, that’s the reason why your Blood Lily is in such a state!

Our Solution

As stated in the paragraph above, the cure is straightforward: simply position your plant’s Blood Lily so that it is out of direct sunlight. With proper watering and this method, your plant should quickly come back to life.

Why are my Scadoxus multiflorus leaves drooping or wilting ?

In most cases, this happens when your Scadoxus multiflorus lacks water. This is especially the case for large plants, naturally they need more water than others.

Drooping

An easy way to know if your Scadoxus multiflorus is lacking water is to under-weigh its pot, if it looks light, it means that the soil and the roots are probably quite dry, and therefore need water!

Our Solution

In order to ensure that the roots of your plant receive the water’s benefits, you must first moisten the soil in the container if it is absolutely dry. One common error is to immediately drown the Blood Lily after a dry period in the belief that it requires a lot of water.

This is the case, but giving too much water at once is the best way to finish it off, you should actually water the soil normally, resuming a quiet watering rhythm.

Caring Tips for Scadoxus multiflorus

Water Occasionally

Water is necessary for your plant to live, but timing and amount of watering must be balanced. Overwatering could have disastrous effects on your own name, as we already mentioned.

You can tell if your plant needs water by touching the soil; if it still feels damp, it’s usually preferable to wait a few more days.

Always keep temperatures stable

Maintaining a consistent temperature for your Scadoxus multiflorus is also a good idea, especially if it is kept indoors. At GreenShack, we typically advise reserving a temperature between 65 and 85 degrees F. Of course, avoid positioning your Scadoxus multiflorus close to air conditioners, radiators, or other sources of hot or cold air.

Keep your Blood Lily Dust-Free

This one relates to indoor plants. Just like your furniture, dust collects on the leaves of your indoor plants. The issue is that this can block the photosynthesis process from starting, which would cause the plants to gradually lose their color.

For your Blood Lily, this would be a true descent into hell, and it would also appease the pests.

To remove the dust, gently rub the plant’s leaves with a microfiber cloth. Dust can be removed more easily with a damp cloth, but stay away from corrosive substances like rubbing alcohol!

Keep drainage in mind

If you tend to overwater, you need to pay attention to your drainage, and we advise choosing a saucer and a pot with drainage holes if they are not already there.

You can add volcanic rocks (or any other pebbles with holes) to the bottom of your pot in the interim if your pots don’t already have holes in them. This will help to form a channel so that the water doesn’t pool there for too long (preventing the rot of the roots!).