Amaryllis
Genus
Also called true amaryllis
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Amaryllis Bulbs, Amaryllis Flower Bulbs - Amaryllis Bulb Company” — Amaryllis Bulbs, Amaryllis Flower Bulbs - Amaryllis Bulb Company – Amaryllis & Caladium Bulb Company
“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
“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
“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
“During the early growth phase, water lightly.” — Amaryllis Care: How to Grow and Rebloom Amaryllis Year After Year
“In warm climates (zones 9–11), amaryllis thrives outdoors.” — Amaryllis Care: How to Grow and Rebloom Amaryllis Year After Year
“space bulbs 12 inches apart.” — Amaryllis Care: How to Grow and Rebloom Amaryllis Year After Year
“stalks can grow up to 24 inches tall” — Amaryllis Care: How to Grow and Rebloom Amaryllis Year After Year
“Amaryllis bulbs can be planted indoors from late fall through early spring.” — Amaryllis Care: How to Grow and Rebloom Amaryllis Year After Year
“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
“poses a risk to individuals and pets alike” — How to Care for Amaryllis Flowers Year-Round
“Terracotta pots are excellent because they “breathe”, preventing excess moisture.” — Amaryllis Care: How to Grow and Rebloom Amaryllis Year After Year
“Amaryllis is generally low-maintenance, but spider mites and aphids can sometimes appear.” — Amaryllis Care: How to Grow and Rebloom Amaryllis Year After Year
Who grows this
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 7 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian