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 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 12 to 18 inches
Plant Spread: 8 to 12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Bloom Size: 6"-12"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Underground structures: Bulb
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted

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Common names
  • Amaryllis

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Location: Maine
Date: 2022-12-30
Location: Maine
Date: 2022-12-30
Location: 99159
Date: 2018-12-31
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2020-01-02
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2020-01-04
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2020-01-04
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2019-11-27
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2019-12-15
Location: San Antonio, Texas 
Date: 1/2/24
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Photo courtesy of Longfield Gardens
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: My Plant
Date: 2017-12-30
Location: My Plant
Date: 2017-12-30

Date: 2008-01-01
Uploaded by pinkiris
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sejod From November 27, 2017 to January 9, 2019 Obtained plant
I have two of this variety. First one received Nov '17. Second one Dec '17
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