Hippeastrum Species, Amaryllis
Hippeastrumcalyptratum

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Hippeastrum (hip-ee-ASS-trum)
Species: calyptratum (kal-lip-TRAY-tum)

Synonym:Amaryllis calyptrata

Synonym:Amaryllis flavovirens

Synonym:Amaryllis fulvovirens

Synonym:Amaryllis unguiculata

Synonym:Amaryllis viridorchida

Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

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