Amaryllis belladonna Plant Care Reminders

Naked lady

General Information

• 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.
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Plant Care Instruction

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  • February
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  • May
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  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November

  February 1. Fertilize Fertilize once with bulb food.

  March 1. Fertilize Fertilize once with bulb food, if not fertilized prior month.

  April 1. Fertilize Fertilize once with bulb food, if not fertilized prior month. 2. Water Soak once this month if there is no rainfall. 3. Mulch Maintain 1 to 2 inches of mulch, such as shredded bark or compost.

  May 1. Water Soak once this month if there is no rainfall. 2. Mulch Maintain 1 to 2 inches of mulch, such as shredded bark or compost.

  June 1. Mulch Maintain 1 to 2 inches of mulch, such as shredded bark or compost.

  July 1. Mulch Maintain 1 to 2 inches of mulch, such as shredded bark or compost.

  August 1. Mulch Maintain 1 to 2 inches of mulch, such as shredded bark or compost.

  September 1. Buy Buy bulbs when available in the nursery or via mail-order. 2. Plant 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. 3. Sow Seeds Sow seed in a fast-draining location, such as a rock garden, and keep area well watered after germination until winter rains begin. 4. Mulch Maintain 1 to 2 inches of mulch, such as shredded bark or compost. 5. Propagate 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 1. Buy Buy bulbs when available in the nursery or via mail-order. 2. Plant 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. 3. Sow Seeds Sow seed in a fast-draining location, such as a rock garden, and keep area well watered after germination until winter rains begin. 4. Propagate 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 1. Buy Buy bulbs when available in the nursery or via mail-order. 2. Plant 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. 3. Propagate 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.

• 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.