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Julie Bawden-Davis
Plant Care Guide
Hippeastrum spp.

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum spp.)

AmaryllisDutch Amaryllissouth African Amaryllis

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  • General Information
  • Buy
  • Plant
  • Sow Seeds
  • Fertilize
  • Water
  • Prune
  • Mulch
  • Protect
  • Pest/Disease Inspection
  • Treat for Pest/Disease
  • Transplant
  • Propagate
  • Harvest
  • Special requirements

General Information

Tropical plant with large trumpet-shaped, colorful blooms atop 12- to 15-inch stems. Comes in a variety of colors, including red, pink, salmon, coral, white and even striped. Can be grown outdoors, and is also commonly forced indoors for winter bloom. Does best in containers.

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Buy

When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share!

January
Buy bulbs when available in the nursery.

Plant

When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?

January
Plant bulbs in a container with well-draining soil or in a part-shade area of the garden that is well-draining.

Sow Seeds

When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements?

Fertilize

When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?

Water

Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?

January
Outdoors in the absence of rainfall, keep bulbs barely moist until leaves appear, at which time increase watering, maintaining moist but not soggy soil. Indoors, keep the bulbs barely moist until leaves appear, at which time increase watering, maintaining moist but not soggy soil.

Prune

When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements?

Mulch

Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much?

Protect

When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved?

January
If temperatures dip below freezing, place outdoor potted plants in a protected area, such as next to the house or under a patio cover.

Pest/Disease Inspection

What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear?

January
Check for snails and slugs.

Treat for Pest/Disease

How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements?

January
Remove and destroy any snails and slugs. Bait for the pests with an iron phosphate product.

Transplant

When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements?

January
Transplant bulbs in a container with well-draining soil or in a part-shade area of the garden that is well-draining.

Propagate

When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements?

Harvest

When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features?

January
Plants bloom indoors 6 to 8 weeks after planting.

Special requirements

Any other requirement for this plant? Is there anything that doesn't fit into the other care categories?

January
Container grown amaryllis prefer to be potbound.