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Amaryllis

Genus

Also called true amaryllis

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Amaryllis
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Fact sheet

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Typebulb

“Amaryllis Bulbs, Amaryllis Flower Bulbs - Amaryllis Bulb Company” — Amaryllis Bulbs, Amaryllis Flower Bulbs - Amaryllis Bulb Company – Amaryllis & Caladium Bulb Company

Days to germination28–35 days

“Southern Hemisphere Amaryllis originate from both S. Africa and Peru and bloom in as little as 4-5 weeks!” — Amaryllis Bulbs, Amaryllis Flower Bulbs - Amaryllis Bulb Company – Amaryllis & Caladium Bulb Company

Germination temperature65–75 °F

“an amaryllis thrives indoors. These plants do best at a temperature between 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit” — How to Care for Amaryllis Before, During, and After Blooming

Lightbright, indirect sunlight

“Place it in bright, indirect sunlight, and within weeks you’ll have tall green shoots” — Amaryllis Care: How to Grow and Rebloom Amaryllis Year After Year

Waterlightly at first, then increase once growth begins

“During the early growth phase, water lightly.” — Amaryllis Care: How to Grow and Rebloom Amaryllis Year After Year

Hardiness zones9–11

“In warm climates (zones 9–11), amaryllis thrives outdoors.” — Amaryllis Care: How to Grow and Rebloom Amaryllis Year After Year

Spacing12 in

“space bulbs 12 inches apart.” — Amaryllis Care: How to Grow and Rebloom Amaryllis Year After Year

Height24 in

“stalks can grow up to 24 inches tall” — Amaryllis Care: How to Grow and Rebloom Amaryllis Year After Year

Transplantlate fall through early spring

“Amaryllis bulbs can be planted indoors from late fall through early spring.” — Amaryllis Care: How to Grow and Rebloom Amaryllis Year After Year

Ready whencut the stalk down to just above the bulb, but leave the leaves intact

“Once the flowers fade, cut the stalk down to just above the bulb, but leave the leaves intact.” — Amaryllis Care: How to Grow and Rebloom Amaryllis Year After Year

ToxicityToxic to people, toxic to pets

“poses a risk to individuals and pets alike” — How to Care for Amaryllis Flowers Year-Round

IndoorsTerracotta pots are excellent because they “breathe”, preventing excess moisture.

“Terracotta pots are excellent because they “breathe”, preventing excess moisture.” — Amaryllis Care: How to Grow and Rebloom Amaryllis Year After Year

Pestsspider mites, aphids

“Amaryllis is generally low-maintenance, but spider mites and aphids can sometimes appear.” — Amaryllis Care: How to Grow and Rebloom Amaryllis Year After Year

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