Botanical name | Hippeastrum x hybrids |
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Plant Care |
![]() Deciduous
Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually ![]() Half Sun
Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. ![]() Shade
Shade – Prefers Low Light Levels. ![]() Semi Frost Hardy
Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. ![]() Moderate Watering
Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Non Indigenous
Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
Categories | |
Flowers | Thi well-known summer-growing bulb has trumpetshaped, single and double flowers that come in a range of colours, including white, rose, pink, red, salmon, orange, and red with white stripes. |
Common name(s) | Amaryllis, Christmas flower |
Origin | |
Planting instructions | When planting, leave the neck and shoulder of the bulb above the soil. |
Other languages | Maartlelie (A) |
Hippeastrum x hybrids (Amaryllis, Christmas flower)
- Botanical name: Hippeastrum x hybrids
- Common name(s): Amaryllis, Christmas flower
- Categories: Bulbs
Plant description:
Well-known summer-growing bulbs. Trumpetshaped single and double flowers come in a range of colours, including white, rose, pink, red, salmon, orange, and red with white stripes. When planting, leave the neck and shoulder of the bulb above the soil.
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: hih – pee – ASS – trum
Hippeastrum x hybrids requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Thi well-known summer-growing bulb has trumpetshaped, single and double flowers that come in a range of colours, including white, rose, pink, red, salmon, orange, and red with white stripes.