- Amaryllis
Botanical name: hippeastrum vittatum
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: a foot and a half in height and 1 foot in width
Bloom time: spring, summer, late winter
Hardy zone: zones 8-11
Flower color: pink and white
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: can reach full maturity in a single growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead and remove dead or dying foliage as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: great as a container plant
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: trumpet shaped blooms
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release liquid fertilizer during the plants dormancy
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: loam
Companion plants: snake plant, christmas cactus, ferns
Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
