Amaryllis Hippeastrum

General Information
Common Name Amaryllis
Family Amaryllidaceae
Genus Amaryllis
Species hippeastrum
Cultivar
Origin South Africa
Category Flowering Pot Plant
Common Uses Color Or Accent

Plant in Photo
Container Size 06 in
Plant Height (photo) 18-20 in
Width 06-08 in
Form Single

Image Name
AmaryllisRed06.jpg

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General Description
Leaf Color Green
Texture Medium
Flower Color Many Colors
General Heights Short

Availability
Container Sizes 06 in-08 in
Heights 12 in-18 in
Common or Rare Common
Forms Single, Multi

Care Basics
Water Use Medium
Humidity Requirements Medium
Light Level High Light Required

Temperatures, Light and Air
Minimum Temperatures 50 F
Optimum Temperature 65 F
Minimum Light 150 Foot Candles
Optimum Light 400 Foot Candles
NASA Clean Air Study

Pests and Other Problems
Most Common Insect Problem
Most Common Disease Problem
Special Requirements or Needs
Poisonous