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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 20 inches
Leaves: Other: Usually appear after blooming ceases; stappy,
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Green
Other: creamy to greenish white blend to emerald green center
Flower Time: Winter
Underground structures: Bulb
Uses: Provides winter interest
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: 60 to 65°
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Bulbs
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Preferred depth: Leave top third uncovered

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Common names
  • Amaryllis

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Location: central Illinois
Date: 2011-11-13
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2015-02-19
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2015-02-22
Location: My garden near Lincoln UK
Date: 2008-09-26
I put it in a semi-shaded greenhouse for the summer, it flowered
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2012-03-15
from above
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2013-03-04

Photo courtesy of: Tom Potterfield
Location: central Illinois
Date: 4-17-13
Location: My home near Lincoln UK
Date: 2008-03-18
Open!
Location: My home near Lincoln UK
Date: 2008-03-17
First to open!  They start with interesting green reticulation on
Location: My home near Lincoln UK
Date: 2008-03-16
The buds soon spread ready to open, all together!
Location: My home near Lincoln UK
Date: 2008-03-12
Making it's first buds after purchase.
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2011-12-14
Location: My home near Lincoln UK
Date: 2008-03-24
In it's full glory!
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2012-03-13

Photo courtesy of: Tom Potterfield
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2013-04-26
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2015-02-19
Location: central Illinois
Date: 2015-02-19
Comments:
  • Posted by jmorth (central Illinois) on Nov 25, 2011 11:38 PM concerning plant:
    May be placed outside after blooming when the weather warms to a 65 degree minimum, fertilize and water till dormant, mid-summer or so. Let bulb rest warmly (above 45°) till growth re-commences; blooms are 8 weeks away.
    Green Goddess is considered an intermediate sized production. Height 12 to 24". Bulb should be 20 to 26 cm.
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