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.