Hippeastrum, Amaryllis 'Lemon and Lime'

Hippeastrum

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hippeastrum (hip-ee-ASS-trum)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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)
Hardiness
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Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Fruit Shape
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Green
Pale Green
Fruit Colors
Mid Summer
Mid Fall
Mid Winter
Growing Habit
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Disease Resistance
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Bulbs
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Does it set seed?
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Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
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Kernel Color
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Heat (Pungency)
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Disease Resistance
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Propagation
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Rootstock Vigor
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Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

GARBERVILLE, California

Englewood, Florida

Ocala, Florida

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Collierville, Tennessee

Missouri City, Texas

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
0
neutral
0
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J
Collierville, TN | April 2021 | positive

It's blooming now in my 7b garden. Several blooms per stalk. Lovely green and white blooms.

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B
Palm Coast, FL (Zone 9a) | January 2007 | positive

just like its name, a pale lemon lime tint to the petals. a dutch miniature.

A
Missouri City, TX (Zone 9a) | September 2006 | positive

One of my favorites because the color is so unique. A little less vigorous than most of the others I have.

K
(Zone 8a) | December 2005 | positive

A very pretty miniature amaryllis with smaller, pale yellow/green flowers. Very strong and vigorous grower usually producing 2 or 3 flower stems.

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