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Hippeastrums are not to be confused with Amaryllis.
Amaryllis have trumpet shaped flowers whereas Hippeastrum have overlapping petals.
They can grow to a height of 500mm (18") and come in a variety of colours, and generally carry three or four flowers on one or two stout stems.
Bulbs planted in September or October will flower from February onwards, depending on the temperature at which they are grown.
Bulbs that are in bud or flower should be given a well-lit position, and watered when the surface of the pot feels dry.
Keep them cool to prolong display and tie to a split cane if flower stem grows tall.
Rest the bulbs for thee months before watering and restarting growth.
Re-potting each year is unnecessary.
Bulbs only need re-potting if they have been in the same compost for about five years or are badly overcrowded.
At normal potting up times it will suffice to tease away the top 40-50mm (1.5"-2") of old compost from established plants and replace with new compost.
Week 3; Bulbs that are in bud or flower should be placed in a well-lit position.
Week 10; Plant up bulbs of the summer and autumn-flowering group, singly, into 200mm (8") pots of moist purpose made 'bulb compost' or proprietary potting compost.
Grow on at a minimum temperature of 16°C (60°F)
Give little water until signs of growth appears, then water more freely.
Feed weekly with a balanced liquid fertiliser up until the leaves die back
Week 35; Plant up bulbs of the winter and spring flowering group, singly, into 200mm (8") pots of moist purpose made 'bulb compost' or proprietary potting compost.
Grow on at a minimum temperature of 16°C(60°F)
Give little water until signs of growth appears, then water more freely.
Feed weekly with a balanced liquid fertiliser up until the leaves die back
Bulbs planted in September or October will flower from February onwards, depending on the temperature at which they are grown.
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