About
An indoor deciduous bulbous perennial with fleshy strap-like leaves and striking orange-red coloured trumpet shaped flowers, held on single long stems from February to April.
About the genus
Hippeastrum are deciduous bulbous perennials with slightly fleshy, strap-shaped leaves and stout, leafless stems bearing umbels of large, funnel-shaped flowers usually in winter or spring
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesArchitectural, Houseplants, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets (dogs, cats): Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationWill grow well in containers indoors in gritty well-drained compost. Avoid overhead watering. See hippeastrum cultivation and bulbs for Christmas flowering for further information
PruningRemove spent flower heads to lengthen flowering period
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to bulb mites, thrips, aphids, earwigs
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to bulb rot, root rot, Powdery mildews