Amaryllis
Hippeastrum sp.
Bulbs
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Hippeastrum sp. Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Hippeastrum sp. |
| Common Name: | amaryllis |
| Family: | Liliaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | perennials, rotational color, bulbs |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | upright, curved |
| Height: | 2 - 3 feet |
| Spread: | 2 - 3 feet |
| Foliage: | bulbous base with strap-like leaves |
| Flower: | umbel of white, pink, or red flowers on a hollow stalk |
| Bloom Period: | Winter - Spring |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | medium exposure |
| Water: | medium water requirement |
| Soil: | moist soil |
| Heat Tolerance: | medium heat tolerance |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | plant bulb so that half is exposed above the media pots should be close to the size of the bulb keep evenly moist until after flowering to repeat flowering: reduce watering in Sept until the foliage dies, allow to rest until January |
TTU Plant Resources
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Address
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Email
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