Hippeastrum psittacinum
Hippeastrum (Species) Parrot Amaryllis
Amaryllis is commonly used as a name for cultivars of the Hippeastrum genus, sold mainly as flowering bulbs, particularly in late autumn for flowering at Christmas in the northern hemisphere.These large bulbs are related to Amaryllis, but have been cultivated to grow indoors and bloom in Winter months. The colours and shape of the flowers are more varied than the outdoor Amaryllis. They have strap-like leaves and very large, colourful, trumpet-shaped flowers atop a leafless stem. Hippeastrum psittacinum (the Parrot Amaryllis) is from eastern and southern Brazil and has leaves, up to 8, strap like, to 45cm in length and reaches a height of 60 cm. Flowers are pale green with crimson stripes, and wavy crimson margins.
Contributed by @hazzer101
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Medium
Common name
Hippeastrum (Species) Parrot Amaryllis
Latin name
Hippeastrum psittacinum
type
Bulb
family
Amaryllidaceae
ph
6.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Soil
Medium
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
0.20 M
0.60 M
Hippeastrum psittacinum
Amaryllis is commonly used as a name for cultivars of the Hippeastrum genus, sold mainly as flowering bulbs, particularly in late autumn for flowering at Christmas in the northern hemisphere.These large bulbs are related to Amaryllis, but have been cultivated to grow indoors and bloom in Winter months. The colours and shape of the flowers are more varied than the outdoor Amaryllis. They have strap-like leaves and very large, colourful, trumpet-shaped flowers atop a leafless stem. Hippeastrum psittacinum (the Parrot Amaryllis) is from eastern and southern Brazil and has leaves, up to 8, strap like, to 45cm in length and reaches a height of 60 cm. Flowers are pale green with crimson stripes, and wavy crimson margins.
Flowering
From Late Autumn TO Late Autumn
If planted in late autumn, flowers will be on show in time for Christmas
Propagation
From Late Summer TO Early Autumn
Remove off sets and replant.
Planting Season
From Late Autumn TO Mid Spring
Plant bulbs just below the surface in containers indoors, this is so that they are easier to move inside in the winter, place outside in a sunny or partially shaded site after all danger of frost has gone. For indoor plants, plant in late autumn for flowers in time for Christmas
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