I received some bulbs from my son this winter. He found them spading in his back yard. This Hippeastrum finally came to bloom. Leaves are quite small and very shiny. The flower is only 5" across (Compared to 7"-9" in the hybrids I have). I found only one on the web that seems similar (the species H. punecium) and would like to know if I am close :o).
Bill
Another shot in different lighting.
The plant with its new bud. Much smaller and more delicate than my hybrids. Also much shinier leaves.
Lovely plants there!
As far as I can see, you have the species H. striatum there, which is often mistaken for puniceum. In fact, you will see one pictured for the other on the web which make identifying the two confusing.
The key is that puniceum has bright yellow pollen whilst striatum has a buff or "old ivory"-colored pollen that bears only a faintest whisper of yellow (if that) when it first appears.
One of my favorites!
R.
Here is puniceum http://mpeixoto.sites.uol.com.br/amaryl/puniceum.html
here is striatum http://mpeixoto.sites.uol.com.br/amaryl/striatum-petiol.html
Looks like Ray it right.
caladium pictum
Ray--right on. I appreciate the information. Sometimes you really have to look in the right place.
dale--Those are great links. Thanks
gordo--I prowl the old homesteads and home sites for blooms this time of year. Never know what you'll find.
Bill
