Overview
Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Olaf' is a columnar upright bulbs in the genus Hippeastrum, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Olaf' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplants, conservatory and greenhouse and cut flowers.
About
Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Olaf' is a cultivar of Hippeastrum, a genus of bulbous perennials in the Amaryllidaceae family known for their thick, strap-like leaves and tall, leafless stems bearing clusters of large, funnel-shaped flowers. This cultivar has a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives best in well-drained loam soil with moist conditions, tolerating a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. Suitable for full sun or partial shade in sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects, 'Olaf' is hardy to H1a and is ideal for growing in greenhouses, conservatories, or as a houseplant, with spring being the season of interest.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hippeastrum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Olaf' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Olaf'
- Propagation
- Offsets, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Bulb scale mite, Large narcissus bulb fly, Slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Fungal diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Olaf'?
Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Olaf' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Olaf' need?
Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Olaf' grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Olaf' hardy in the UK?
Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Olaf' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Olaf'?
Offsets, Seed.
More in the Hippeastrum genus
- Hippeastrum 'Pink Floyd'
- Hippeastrum 'Ruby Meyer'
- Hippeastrum 'Santos'
- Hippeastrum blumenavium
- Hippeastrum 'Germa'
- Hippeastrum 'Giraffe'
- Hippeastrum 'Inferno'
- Hippeastrum 'Jungle Star'