Hippeastrum vittatum
Dark green llanceolate foliage 40-60 cm long. In spring appear the large white flowers with red striping. Can be used as a garden plant.
The genus
A south american genus especially popular by its numerous hydrids which are mistakenly called 'Amaryllis'
- Family :Amaryllidaceae
- Native to :Pérou
- Native climate :sub tropical (dry winter)
- Colour :White
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :summer grower
- Flowering height :40-70 cm
- Uses :Cut flowers - 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), April (sem. 1-1)
Growth :April (sem. 4-4), 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)
Flowering :March (sem. 2-4), April (sem. 1-1)