2007-11-15 22:25:59 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
That is correct. One pretty plant too.
2007-11-15 22:28:16 · answer #1 · answered by ☮ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ☮ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is. I just got this years variety (I order something different every year) and am eager to plant it.
This one is called "Lemonlime" It's a soft green. I am eager to see it. Last year I ordered one called "mariposa".
Mail ordering is pretty dependable for just the bulb. Otherwise go to a reputable local greenhouse.
Amaryllis are very simple to care for.
Bright light while growing, moderate water (they are a bulb and do not like to drown). Medium temp....
Once the plant is done blooming, cut the bloom stem, let the leaves "grow on" for a few more weeks... slowly decrease the water and light. Then essentially put it in a closet and forget about it until @ Halloween, when you get it out again and take care of it for a Christmas bloom.
Oops, I forgot to mention these are primarily grown as a houseplant and the bulb interestingly enough is placed so that approximately the top 1/3 - as much as 1/2 is exposed. So if you purchase one already in a pot and growing... do not add soil to it!
2007-11-15 23:50:59 · answer #2 · answered by thankyou "iana" 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amaryllis hybrids are known as Hippeastrum, which means horseman star. They are very popular at Christmas time. Amaryllis flower easily and produce big and showy trumpet-shaped flowers which brighten up any dark corner of a room, especially in winter. The flowers can be as large as 15cm/6in and the stems 30-50cm (1-2ft). They come in red, salmon, orange, pink, white and multicoloured. There are lots of varieties - some are slightly scented, particularly the white flowers. Care Tips - Room temperature around 20 C (64 F) and a bright location. Water generously during the growing and flowering period, and feed monthly even after flowering. The Amaryllis usually flowers 5-6 weeks after purchase provided it is given the right conditions. :-)
2007-11-15 23:15:14 · answer #3 · answered by Sandy Mac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amaryllis is a monotypic (only one species) genus of plant also known as the Belladonna Lily or naked ladies.The Belladonna Lily is a bulbous plant, with each bulb being 5-10 cm in diameter. It has several strap-shaped, green leaves, 30-50 cm long and 2-3 cm broad, arranged in two rows. The leaves are produced in the autumn or early spring in cold climates and eventually die down by late spring. The bulb is then dormant until late summer.
2007-11-15 22:29:52 · answer #4 · answered by swash_trak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amaryllis Hippeastrum is a flowering plant grown from a large bulb (bigger than an onion).
It is a spectacular plant - you can almost see it grow it is so fast - and has 2, 3 or more huge flower trumpets.
You'll see them coming into the shops any time now - they are popular around Christmas time.
2007-11-15 22:31:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and you can divide the small bulbs that form on the sides of the older bulb to make more plants.
2007-11-16 03:25:54 · answer #6 · answered by Jay T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-11-17 01:25:57 · answer #7 · answered by Plocket 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. The flower grows out the top as does tulip and other types of bulbs!
2007-11-15 22:30:53 · answer #8 · answered by peachiepie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes a bulb. Preferes to be warm so lives better indoors
2007-11-15 22:33:50 · answer #9 · answered by mummymoomoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By the way, they make wonderful Christmas gifts. Buy them already in a pot. Or as a kit.
2007-11-16 03:23:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep a lily. Search online for images, there are heaps of varieties.
2007-11-15 22:30:17 · answer #11 · answered by Paulo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋