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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 24 inches
Plant Spread: 24 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Malodorous
Flower Color: Green
Other: Green to greenish-yellow
Bloom Size: 5"-6"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Underground structures: Bulb
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Bulbs
Pollinators: Bats
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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  • Amaryllis

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Location: East S.F. Bay Area
Date: 2013-11-09

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