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 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 24" - 48"
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Other: Bright crimson-red with green throat
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Fall
Late fall or early winter
Underground structures: Bulb
Uses: Groundcover
Cut Flower
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Bulbs
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Lily of the Palace
  • Amaryllis
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Hippeastrum aulicum
  • Synonym: Hippeastrum aulicum var. platypetalum

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Date: June 2020
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