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Amaryllis NameThe 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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