Amaryllis belladonna Plant Care Reminders
Naked lady
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General Information
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Instruction By Julie Bawden-Davis Notes Long-lived South-African native with strap-like foliage and tall stems topped by rose-pink, trumpet-shaped, fragrant flowers, usually in July and August. Commonly known as naked lady, because it flowers after foliage dies back. All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. Sunset Zones - 1
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Plant Care Instruction
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February1. FertilizeFertilize once with bulb food.March1. FertilizeFertilize once with bulb food, if not fertilized prior month.April1. FertilizeFertilize once with bulb food, if not fertilized prior month.2. WaterSoak once this month if there is no rainfall.3. MulchMaintain 1 to 2 inches of mulch, such as shredded bark or compost.May1. WaterSoak once this month if there is no rainfall.2. MulchMaintain 1 to 2 inches of mulch, such as shredded bark or compost.June1. MulchMaintain 1 to 2 inches of mulch, such as shredded bark or compost.July1. MulchMaintain 1 to 2 inches of mulch, such as shredded bark or compost.August1. MulchMaintain 1 to 2 inches of mulch, such as shredded bark or compost.September1. BuyBuy bulbs when available in the nursery or via mail-order.2. PlantPlant bulbs one foot apart in a well-draining location with top of bulb neck at or just above the soil surface. Can be grown in 5 gallon or larger pots using a porous soil mix.3. Sow SeedsSow seed in a fast-draining location, such as a rock garden, and keep area well watered after germination until winter rains begin.4. MulchMaintain 1 to 2 inches of mulch, such as shredded bark or compost.5. PropagateWhen crowded, divide and transplant bulbs one foot apart in a well-draining location with top of bulb neck at or just above soil level. Can be grown in 5-gallon or larger pots with a porous soil mix.October1. BuyBuy bulbs when available in the nursery or via mail-order.2. PlantPlant bulbs one foot apart in a well-draining location with top of bulb neck at or just above the soil surface. Can be grown in 5 gallon or larger pots using a porous soil mix.3. Sow SeedsSow seed in a fast-draining location, such as a rock garden, and keep area well watered after germination until winter rains begin.4. PropagateWhen crowded, divide and transplant bulbs one foot apart in a well-draining location with top of bulb neck at or just above soil level. Can be grown in 5-gallon or larger pots with a porous soil mix.November1. BuyBuy bulbs when available in the nursery or via mail-order.2. PlantPlant bulbs one foot apart in a well-draining location with top of bulb neck at or just above the soil surface. Can be grown in 5 gallon or larger pots using a porous soil mix.3. PropagateWhen crowded, divide and transplant bulbs one foot apart in a well-draining location with top of bulb neck at or just above soil level. Can be grown in 5-gallon or larger pots with a porous soil mix. -
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!
August
Buy bulbs when available in the nursery or mail-order.
September
Buy bulbs when available in the nursery or via mail-order.
October
Buy bulbs when available in the nursery or via mail-order.
November
Buy bulbs when available in the nursery or via mail-order.
Plant
When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?
August
Plant bulbs one foot apart in a well-draining location with top of bulb neck at or just above ground level. Can be grown in 5 gallon or larger pots with a porous soil mix.
September
Plant bulbs one foot apart in a well-draining location with top of bulb neck at or just above the soil surface. Can be grown in 5 gallon or larger pots using a porous soil mix.
October
Plant bulbs one foot apart in a well-draining location with top of bulb neck at or just above the soil surface. Can be grown in 5 gallon or larger pots using a porous soil mix.
November
Plant bulbs one foot apart in a well-draining location with top of bulb neck at or just above the soil surface. Can be grown in 5 gallon or larger pots using a porous soil mix.
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?
March
Sow seed in a fast-draining location, such as a rock garden.
April
Sow seed in a fast-draining location, such as a rock garden.
September
Sow seed in a fast-draining location, such as a rock garden, and keep area well watered after germination until winter rains begin.
October
Sow seed in a fast-draining location, such as a rock garden, and keep area well watered after germination until winter rains begin.
Fertilize
When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?
February
Fertilize once with bulb food.
March
Fertilize once with bulb food, if not fertilized prior month.
April
Fertilize once with bulb food, if not fertilized prior month.
Water
Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?
March
Soak once this month if there is no rainfall.
April
Soak once this month if there is no rainfall.
May
Soak once this month if there is no rainfall.
Mulch
Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much?
April
Maintain 1 to 2 inches of mulch, such as shredded bark or compost.
May
Maintain 1 to 2 inches of mulch, such as shredded bark or compost.
June
Maintain 1 to 2 inches of mulch, such as shredded bark or compost.
July
Maintain 1 to 2 inches of mulch, such as shredded bark or compost.
August
Maintain 1 to 2 inches of mulch, such as shredded bark or compost.
September
Maintain 1 to 2 inches of mulch, such as shredded bark or compost.
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?
April
Maintain 1 to 2 inches of mulch, such as shredded bark or compost.
May
Maintain 1 to 2 inches of mulch, such as shredded bark or compost.
June
Maintain 1 to 2 inches of mulch, such as shredded bark or compost.
July
Maintain 1 to 2 inches of mulch, such as shredded bark or compost.
August
Maintain 1 to 2 inches of mulch, such as shredded bark or compost.
September
Maintain 1 to 2 inches of mulch, such as shredded bark or compost.
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?
September
Plant bulbs one foot apart in a well-draining location with top of bulb neck at or just above ground level. Can be grown in 5 gallon or larger pots with a porous soil mix.
October
Plant bulbs one foot apart in a well-draining location with top of bulb neck at or just above ground level. Can be grown in 5 gallon or larger pots with a porous soil mix.
November
Divide and transplant bulbs one foot apart in a well-draining location with top of bulb neck at or just above ground level. Can be grown in 5 gallon or larger pots with a porous soil mix.
Propagate
When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements?
September
When crowded, divide and transplant bulbs one foot apart in a well-draining location with top of bulb neck at or just above soil level. Can be grown in 5-gallon or larger pots with a porous soil mix.
October
When crowded, divide and transplant bulbs one foot apart in a well-draining location with top of bulb neck at or just above soil level. Can be grown in 5-gallon or larger pots with a porous soil mix.
November
When crowded, divide and transplant bulbs one foot apart in a well-draining location with top of bulb neck at or just above soil level. Can be grown in 5-gallon or larger pots with a porous soil mix.