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Amaryllis
Name - The Amaryllis hybrids are properly known as Hippeastrum, which
means horseman star.
Description - Amaryllis have long been popular
plants as they flower easily and produce big and showy trumpet-shaped flowers
which brighten up any dark corner of a room, especially in winter. The flowers
can be as large as 15cm/6in and the stems 30-50cm (1-2ft).
Origin
- Central and South America
Colour - Red, salmon, orange, pink,
white and multicoloured
Family - Amaryllidaceae, amaryllis family
Varieties - There are today many countless varieties. Some are slightly
scented, particularly the white flowers. Popular varieties are 'Red Lion' (red)
and 'Orange Souvereign' (dark orange). An example with a sweet fragrant is the
'Apple Blossom' in tones of pink and white.
Care Tips - Room temperature
around 20 C (64 F) and a bright location. Water generously during the growing
and flowering period, and feed monthly even after flowering. The Amaryllis usually
flowers 5-6 weeks after purchase provided it is given the right conditions.
My amaryllis has finished flowering now. What do I do with it? - You
need to keep on watering and feeding the plant for about six weeks after flowering,
then reduce the watering until about September you are not watering at all. The
leaves should die back during this period of their own accord. Put the plant somewhere
dry and frost free; in the spring the bulb will put forth shoots. Then you should
start watering and feeding again.
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