Botanical Name: Amaryllis X hybrid
Common Name: Hippeastrum hybrid, Amaryllis
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Type: Broad leaved, deicuoud bulb, tuber, indoor
Origin/Habitat: South Africa
Leaf Character: Alternate, simple, 1" w by 2' L broad, strap shaped, margin entire
Flower Type: Terminal umbel, solitary, polypetalous, 3 petals and 3 petaloid sepals
Color: varies by cultivars: red, white pink, salmon. Often flowers
Fruit: Indehiscent capsule, globose, 1" green, brown,
Exposure: Light shade (indoor plant)
Water: Infrequent but thorough, keep on the dry side
Remarks: Resistant to pests, reaches 2' and spreads 5-6". Is outstanding for its flowers and is used in containers
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