Information About Amaryllis Hippeastrum

Amaryllis bulbs (Hippeastrum) are flowers of choice to take the gray chill out of winter with their audacious, sexy tropical-looking blossoms in the dead of winter! ... Rising up between 1 - 2 feet (30 - 60 cm), Amaryllis typically bear large flowers, from 5 to 13 in.

What is the difference between Hippeastrum and Amaryllis?
How do you care for Hippeastrum after flowering?
What do Hippeastrums look like?
Where is the best place to plant amaryllis?
Are Hippeastrums poisonous?
How do you care for an amaryllis Hippeastrum plant?
How many years will an amaryllis bulb bloom?
How do I make my amaryllis bloom again?
How do you divide Hippeastrum bulbs?
How do you keep Hippeastrum?
Is Hippeastrum an indoor plant?
How do you grow Hippeastrum indoors?

What is the difference between Hippeastrum and Amaryllis?

To put it simply, the true Amaryllis is a bulb from South Africa with only one species in the genus (Amaryllis belladonna). By contrast, Hippeastrums* are from Central and South America with 90 species and over 600 cultivars in the genus – and these are the flowers commercially sold in the UK around Christmas.

How do you care for Hippeastrum after flowering?

After flowering is finished (usually within 2-3 weeks), cut flower stems close to the bulb. You can then take the bulb out of the pot (with its leaves) and plant into the garden or a larger pot as preferred (put some well-decayed cow manure into the soil first). The bulb can be lifted again in April-May.

What do Hippeastrums look like?

Hippeastrum (/ˌhɪpiːˈæstrəm/) is a genus of about 90 species and over 600 hybrids and cultivars of perennial herbaceous bulbous plants. They generally have large fleshy bulbs and tall broad leaves, generally evergreen, and large red or purple flowers.

Where is the best place to plant amaryllis?

Amaryllis can tolerate both sun and shade fairly well, but typically fares better somewhere in between – like partial shade. Too much sunlight can lead to leaf burn, while flowering may be limited in too much shade. Next, consider the soil in the area you want to grow amaryllis. These bulbs prefer well-draining soil.

Are Hippeastrums poisonous?

Symptoms: Ingestion, particularly of the bulb, may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. The sap may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Warning: Seek medical attention if any part of the bulb is eaten or if symptoms occur.

How do you care for an amaryllis Hippeastrum plant?

After planting, water well with tepid water. Do not water over the nose of the bulb. While the bulb is growing, use tepid water sparingly to keep the mixture just moist, not wet. Do not allow water to sit in a tray underneath the pot.

How many years will an amaryllis bulb bloom?

How many years will an amaryllis bulb bloom? With proper care, an amaryllis bulb will grow and bloom for decades. One grower claims his bulb has bloomed every year for 75 years!

How do I make my amaryllis bloom again?

Start by placing the bulb in a shady place and gradually expose it to more sun each day over a week-long period. Once the amaryllis has adjusted to outdoor conditions, bring it into an area with full sun and continue to water and fertilize regularly. Bring the plant back indoors before the first frost.

How do you divide Hippeastrum bulbs?

Crowded hippeastrum bulbs can be split during winter when they are dormant. When lifting, dig a fair distance away from the clump to avoid damage to the bulbs. Divide and plant immediately into a pot containing good quality potting mix or into a well prepared garden bed that is moist but not wet.

How do you keep Hippeastrum?

Aftercare

After flowering, cut down spent flower spikes to the base, but keep the leaves growing on by careful watering and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser weekly.
Place the bulbs in their pots outside or in the greenhouse during the summer months, but shade them from scorching sunshine and water regularly.

Is Hippeastrum an indoor plant?

About the Hippeastrum (or Amaryllis) You'll know this flowering houseplant as either Hippeastrum or Amaryllis. ... These are bulbs which are related to Amaryllis but have been cultivated so they can grow indoors and will bloom in Winter months.

How do you grow Hippeastrum indoors?

Hippeastrum is a tender bulb and needs to be planted in a pot indoors.
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Planting

Plant bulbs using John Innes No. ...
Place in a well-lit spot at 21°C (70°F)
Water sparingly until the new leaves develop and then start watering regularly. ...
Turn the pot regularly to prevent the flower stalk growing towards the light.