Botanical Name: Hippeastrum species
Common Name: Amaryllis
Type of Plant: monocot: perennial
Character deciduous: spring bulb
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape upright, clumping plant with large, trumpet-shaped flowers originating from a large, thick bulb; foliage is broad, strap-like and dark green, usually with pointed tips
Height 4 to 6'
Spread to 2'
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun outdoors; can be forced indoors in bright light
Soil prefers a rich, sandy soil
Hardiness some frost; zones 12, 13, 19, 21-24
 
Morphology:
Leaves strap-like, stiff, pointed, dark green to 18" long, arising from a thick, fleshy bulb
Flowers trumpet-shaped, to 8" across, pink, red, white, striped; usually in twos or threes; early spring
Fruit elongated capsule
 
Propagation:
division of bulbs, seed
 
Usage:
good in warm, sunny areas, tropical gardens, frequently used in containers; greenhouse flower in cold climates
 
Landscape Care:
Watering needs regular watering; keep drier in heavy soils; allow to dry out after leaves die back
Fertilizing high-phosphorus fertilizer in early spring
Pruning remove spent flowers and dead leaves after die-back
Pests/Diseases root rot, snails and slugs
 
Origin: hybrids
Family: Amaryllidaceae

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