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Hippeastrumcalyptratum

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Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Hippeastrum (hip-ee-ASS-trum)
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Species
calyptratum (kal-lip-TRAY-tum)
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Synonym
Amaryllis calyptrata
Amaryllis flavovirens
Amaryllis fulvovirens
Amaryllis unguiculata
Amaryllis viridorchida
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From bulbils
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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