Hippeastrum papilio — Amaryllis
A species from the south of Brazil, with interesting pale green flowers stripped with purple. Allow only a very slight dormancy during the winter by keeping it slightly humid.
The genus
A south american genus especially popular by its numerous hydrids which are mistakenly called 'Amaryllis'
- Family :Amaryllidaceae
- Common name :Amaryllis
- Native to : Brésil (sud)
- Native climate :sub tropical (dry winter)
- Colour :Green, Brown
- Hardiness :medium
- Exposure :half-shade, full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :summer grower
- Flowering height :40-70 cm
- Uses :In the ground - Containers or pot
Growing cycle
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Planting :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4)
Growth :January (sem. 1-3), February (sem. 1-3), March (sem. 1-3), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :May (sem. 2-4), June (sem. 1-1), August (sem. 1-4)