My Mom was given this Pretty Red Flower for Christmas. And we didn't know what it was called. It came in a Vase with just Water in it. But, it's not looking too well these days and it has stopped blooming. So, finally I looked it up and here's the info...
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Amaryllis Planting and Care
This page:- Quick Tips
- Amaryllis-One of a Kind
- Preparation for Planting
- Planting
- Placement and Watering
- Flowering Period
- After-Bloom Care
- More Information
Quick Tips:
- Planting Period: October until the end of April.
- Flowering Period: Late December until the end of June.
- Flowering time is 7-10 weeks.
- Larger bulbs produce more flowers.
- Always store un-planted bulbs in a cool place between 40-50 deg. F.
Amaryllis-One of a Kind
Of all flowering bulbs, amaryllis are the easiest to bring to bloom. This can be accomplished indoors or out, and over an extended period of time. The amaryllis originated in South America's tropical regions and has the botanical name Hippeastrum. The large flowers and ease with which they can be brought to bloom make amaryllis popular and in demand worldwide. The amaryllis comes in many beautiful varieties including various shades of red, white, pink, salmon and orange. There are also many striped and multicolored varieties, usually combining shades of pink or red with white.Preparation for Planting
The base and roots of the bulb should be placed in lukewarm water for a few hours. Remember, if you cannot plant the bulbs immediately after receiving them, store them at a cool temperature between 40-50 degrees F.Planting
Plant bulbs in a nutritious potting compost, many are available pre-mixed. Plant the bulb up to its neck in the potting compost, being careful not to damage the roots. Press the soil down firmly to set the bulb securely in place after planting.Placement and Watering
Plant the bulb, or place the potted bulb in a warm place with direct light since heat is necessary for the development of the stems. The ideal temperature is 68 to 70 degrees F. Water sparingly until the stem appears, then, as the bud and leaves appear, gradually water more. At this point, the stem will grow rapidly and flowers will develop after it has reached full growth.Read More...
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Amaryllis
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about a genus of southern African bulbs. For the winter-flowering houseplant commonly called "amaryllis", see Hippeastrum. For other uses, see Amaryllis (disambiguation).
Amaryllis | |
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Amaryllis in full bloom in a graveyard in Cape Town, South Africa in early March. | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Amaryllidaceae |
Subfamily: | Amaryllidoideae |
Genus: | Amaryllis L. |
Species | |
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Characteristics
Amaryllis is a bulbous plant, with each bulb being 5–10 cm in diameter. It has several strap-shaped, green leaves, 30–50 cm long and 2–3 cm broad, arranged in two rows. The leaves are produced in the autumn or early spring in warm climates depending on the onset of rain and eventually die down by late spring. The bulb is then dormant until late summer. The plant is not frost-tolerant, nor does it do well in tropical environments since they require a dry resting period between leaf growth and flower spike production.From the dry ground in late summer (March in its native habitat and August in zone 7) each bulb produces one or two leafless stems 30–60 cm tall, each of which bears a cluster of 2 to 12 funnel-shaped flowers at their tops. Each flower is 6–10 cm diameter with six tepals (three outer sepals, three inner petals, with similar appearance to each other). The usual color is white with crimson veins, but pink or purple also occur naturally. The common name "naked lady" stems from the plant's pattern of flowering when the foliage has died down[3]
In areas of its native habitat with mountainous fynbos flowering tends to be suppressed until after bush fires as dense overhead vegetation prevents growth. In more open sandy areas of the Western Cape, the plant flowers annually.[2]
The plant has a symbiotic relationship with Carpenter bees. It is also visited by noctuid moths at night. The relative importance of these animals as pollinators has not yet been established[2] however on the Cape Peninsula it is thought that Carpenter bees are the plant's main pollinators. The plant's main parasite is the lily borer[4] Brithys crini and/or Diaphone eumela.
Plants tend to be very localized in dense concentrations due to the seeds large size and heavy weight. Strong winds shake loose the plants seeds where they fall to ground and start to germinate immediately aided by the first winter rains.[2]
Taxonomy
The name Amaryllis is taken from a shepherdess in Virgil's pastoral Eclogues, from the Greek ἀμαρύσσω (amarysso), meaning "to sparkle".[5]The taxonomy of the genus has been controversial. In 1753 Carl Linnaeus created the name Amaryllis belladonna, the type species of the genus Amaryllis. At the time both South African and South American plants were placed in the same genus; subsequently they were separated into two different genera. The key question is whether Linnaeus's type was a South African plant or a South American plant. If the latter, Amaryllis would be the correct name for the genus Hippeastrum, and a different name would have to be used for the genus discussed here. Alan W. Meerow et al. have briefly summarized the debate, which took place from 1938 onwards and involved botanists on both sides of the Atlantic. The outcome was a decision by the 14th International Botanical Congress in 1987 that Amaryllis L. should be a conserved name (i.e. correct regardless of priority) and ultimately based on a specimen of the South African Amaryllis belladonna from the Clifford Herbarium at the British Museum.[6]
Common name
Although the 1987 decision settled the question of the scientific name of the genus, the common name "amaryllis" continues to be used differently. Bulbs sold as amaryllis and described as "ready to bloom for the holidays" belong to the allied genus Hippeastrum.[7] The common name "naked lady" used for Amaryllis is also used for other bulbs with a similar growth and flowering pattern; some of these have their own widely used and accepted common names, such as the resurrection lily (Lycoris squamigera).Cultivation
The species was introduced into cultivation at the beginning of the eighteenth century. They reproduce slowly either by bulb division or seeds and have gradually naturalized from plantings in urban and suburban areas throughout the lower elevations and coastal areas in much of the West Coast of the USA since these environments mimic their native South African habitat.There is an "Amaryllis Belladonna Hybrid" which was bred in the 1800s in Australia. No one knows the exact species it was crossed with to produce color variations of white, cream, peach, magenta and nearly red hues. The hybrids were crossed back onto the original Amaryllis belladonna and with each other to produce naturally seed bearing crosses that come in a very wide range of flower sizes, shapes, stem heights and intensities of pink. Pure white varieties with bright green stems were bred as well. The hybrids are quite distinct in that the many shades of pink also have stripes, veining, darkened edges, white centers and light yellow centers also setting them apart from the original light pink. In addition, the hybrids often produce flowers in a fuller circle rather than a "side facing" habit like the "old fashioned" pink. The hybrids are able to adapt to year round watering and fertilization but can also tolerate completely dry summer conditions if need be.[citation needed]
A. belladonna has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[8]
Amaryllis belladonna has been crossed in cultivation with Crinum moorei to produce a hybrid called × Amarcrinum,[9] which has named cultivars. Hybrids said to be between Amaryllis belladonna and Brunsvigia josephinae have been called × Amarygia,[10] Neither hybrid genus name is accepted by the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families.[11]
References
- ^ Sunset Western Garden Book, 1995:606–607
- ^ a b c d "Amaryllis belladonna (March lily, Belladonna)". Biodiversity Explorer. Retrieved March 04, 2013.
- ^ http://www.thegoodwebguide.co.uk/index.php?art_id=558
- ^ Adams, T (March, 2001). "Amaryllis belladonna L.". Plantz Africa. Retrieved March 04, 2013.
- ^ http://behindthename.com/php/view.php?name=amaryllis
- ^ Meerow, Alan W.; Van Scheepen, Johan & Dutilh, Julie H.A. (1997), "Transfers from Amaryllis to Hippeastrum (Amaryllidaceae)", Taxon 46 (1): 15–19, JSTOR 1224287
- ^ E.g. How to Make Your Amaryllis Bloom Again, The United States National Arboretum, retrieved 2011-11-28
- ^ http://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselector/plant?plantid=115
- ^ http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/index.php/XAmarcrinum
- ^ Plant Profile: Amarygia - Amaryllis belladonna x Brunsvigia josephinae, Australian Gardener, retrieved 2011-11-28
- ^ World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 2011-11-28, search for "Amarcrinum" and "Amarygia"
External links
- Media related to Amaryllis at Wikimedia Commons
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaryllis
Amaryllis Care
After planting, place the amaryllis in a warm, sunny room (68-70 F). Water sparingly until the first shoots appear, then water whenever the soil begins to dry out. Use 2 tbsp. per gallon All Natural Liquid Organic Fertilizer 4-3-3 once per month while shoots are growing. Rotate the plant every few days so it doesn’t lean too much toward the light. After the plant begins to flower, withhold fertilizer until flowering is complete. Flowering will be prolonged if the plant is moved to a cooler area out of direct sunlight. If your amaryllis appears to be flowering too soon for your liking, move it to a cooler area for a few days.Here is a picture of an amaryllis flower.
Aftercare - Keep Your Amaryllis Coming Back
Your amaryllis can be brought into bloom year after year with just a little routine maintenance. When the blossoms have shriveled up, cut them off the top of the stem. When the stem starts to wilt, cut most of it off and bring the plant back to the sunny area. It should now be watered regularly and fertilized once a month with 2-oz/gal All Natural Liquid Organic Fertilizer 4-3-3 and 4-oz/gal Liquid Bonemeal 0-12-0 . This will rejuvenate the bulb. In spring, after danger of frost, the amaryllis can be taken outside to a semi-shaded spot. Continue to water and fertilize it all summer. Bring it inside when the leaves begin to die back again in early fall. Cut the leaves back to about 2 inches and put the plant in a cool, dark place for at least 6 weeks. Bring it back to the windowsill about 8 weeks before you want it to bloom. Begin regular watering and you should receive a spectacular, long-lasting display for your effort.If you want amazing blooms on your amaryllis bulbs then order organic amaryllis bulb fertilizer click here
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