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: 8 to 12 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Pink and white
Other: Double light and dark pink, interspersed with white stripes
Bloom Size: 5"-6"
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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Uploaded by Neela
Location: Window facing northwest
Date: 2014-0401
Uploaded by Neela
Uploaded by Neela

Date: 2010-12-08
Location: Kitchen window
Date: 2011-0213
Bud is under bloom on the right side. Blooming 26 days from recei
Location: Window facing northwest
Date: 2014-0330
Location: Window facing northwest
Date: 2014-0331
This exposure is ideal for the plant.
Location: Louny
Date: 2020 01
my home
Location: Kitchen window
Date: 2011-0201
Location: Guest room window. Northwest exposure.
Date: 2014-0405
Location: Guest room window. Northwest exposure.
Date: 2014-0403
Location: Work area
Date: 2011-0120
Standard spray paint can is behind the bulbs as size comparison.

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