Red Hot Poker

Architectural

Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia uvaria

Origin: East & Southern Africa

Torches of densely packed tubular flowers in blazing orange, red, and yellow rising from clumps of strap-like leaves. Few plants make the same bold architectural statement in a sunny garden — like living fire on a stem. Native to East and Southern Africa. Well documented in Kigali gardens. Excellent for outdoor sunny borders.

Growth habit

Medium

Light

Full Sun

Watering

Weekly

Temperature

18–30°C

Humidity

Low

Care level

Easy

Pet safety

Keep away from pets

Caution with pets

Mildly Toxic

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