Red Hot Poker
NameRed Hot Poker
Species NameKniphofia uvaria
Common NameRed Hot Poker
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)5
Container Typeground
Geographic Originafrica
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage Typegrass-like
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant bicolored tubular florets arranged in a dense, torch-like spike.
Description
This image displays the vibrant, torch-like inflorescence of a Red Hot Poker plant. The tubular florets transition in color from bright orange at the top to yellow at the base, characteristic of many Kniphofia species. It is a striking perennial known for its dramatic vertical bloom.
