General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Height: 18 to 24 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Other: with pale coral-pink striations and veining
Bloom Size: 6"-12"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Underground structures: Bulb
Uses: Cut Flower
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Amaryllis

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Location: Louny
Date: 2020 01
my home
Location: My Plant
Date: 2010-03-17
natural light
Location: Bedroom window
Date: 2014-02-07
Location: My Plant
Date: 2010-03-14

Date: 2007-04-08
Location: Bedroom window
Date: 2014-02-13
It's some relief from the snow!
Photo by kniphofia
Location: Kitchen window
Date: 2012-0104
Location: Bedroom window
Date: 2014-0215
Certainly brightens up a gloomy, snowy day.
Location: Bedroom window
Date: 2014-02-13
So many flowers this year!
Location: Bedroom window
Date: 2014-02-13
Pretty reverse side!
Location: Kitchen window
Date: 2012-0103
Location: Kitchen window
Date: 2013-0118
Location: My garden in Warrenville, SC
Date: 2018-04-14
Blooms are huge
Location: My garden in Warrenville, SC
Date: 2018-04-14
Blooms are amazing
Location: Work area
Date: 2011-0120
Standard spray paint can is on the left as size comparison. Bulb
Location: My Plant
Date: 2010-03-14
Location: Saint Helena Island, SC
Date: 2011-04-15

credit: tracy from north brookfield,Massachusetts, usa

Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Orlando Florida
Date: 2011-03-10
Hippeastrum 'Nymph'

Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: My Plant
Date: 2010-03-08
Location: My Plant
Date: 2010-03-14
Location: My garden in Warrenville, SC
Date: 1-16-17

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