The majority have large, fleshy bulbs and tall, broad, strap-like leaves that are (generally) evergreen, and large red or purple flowers. Numerous colors and cultivars have been created over the past hundred years. Hippeastrum is a genus in the family Amaryllidaceae (subfamily Amaryllidoideae, tribe Hippeastreae, and subtribe Hippeastrinae). [19]

About Hippeastrum For a spectacular floral display, you can’t go past Hippeastrums. Also known as amaryllis, this herbaceous perennial produces showy trumpet-shaped flowers for up to 3 weeks in summer. Suited to both pots and beds, they can be used to create stunning Christmas features.

2024年9月25日 · Hippeastrum is a genus in the family Amaryllidaceae with about 70-90 species and 600+ hybrids and cultivars. The genus is native to tropical regions of the Caribbean, Mexico but mostly South America.

The massive blooms of the amaryllis flower are native to the tropical climates of Central and South America, and are the result of the careful breeding of hybrids by crossbreeding several plants from the Hippeastrum genus.

Advice on how to care for amaryllis bulbs (hippeastrum), plus the secret to getting them to re-flower. Expert advice from Gardens Illustrated magazine.

Amaryllis or Hippeastrum is one of the most beautiful looking of all the indoor flowering bulbs. It's an easy care houseplant which can flower year after year.

The genus Hippeastrum is native primarily in tropical and subtropical regions in two main areas of Eastern Brazil and the central southern Andes (Peru, Bolivia and Argentina), but some species occur as far north as Mexico and the West Indies.

The flowers range in colors of red, pink, white, orange, salmon, and bicolor, and they may produce two to six flowers per stalk. There are single- or double-flowered and miniature varieties available. The genus name, Hippeastrum, originated from the Greek words hippos which means horse, and hippeus meaning rider.

2021年7月9日 · Your hippies, such as Hippeastrum ‘Juniper’, will grow up big and flamboyant, but for such a showy thing you’ll find it’s not all demanding. Just watch out for snails after it’s been …

2022年6月21日 · In our growing guide, we’ll look at how to grow the Hippeastrum, care guidelines in terms of sunlight, soil and watering, the main diseases that may affect this plant.