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    Hippeastrum puniceum

    Also Known As

    • Amaryllis equestre

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 6"-20"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Hippeastrum puniceum plant details

    Hippeastrum puniceum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring orange and red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hippeastrum puniceum

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 20 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hippeastrum puniceum

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Watering frequency: high - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Very similar to this old print except perhaps not quite as ruffled. Supposed to be the same as Hippeastrum Puniceum. One of several old amaryllis we have found preserved in the gardens of India. Bulbs are small for amaryllis but full size (about 1 to 1.5 inches across)

    By: Edens Blooms

    Gardening facts about Hippeastrum puniceum plant

    How to Grow Hippeastrum puniceum

    • Water Needs

      • high - regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    aka Hippeastrum advenum, Oxblood Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10"-15"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Rhodophiala bifida flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Hippeastrum 'Voodoo'

    aka Naughty Lady Amaryllis

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7b-12

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Hippeastrum 'Voodoo' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Hippeastrum reticulatum v. striatifolium

    aka Hippeastrum striatifolium v. reticulata, Succulent Amaryllis

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 10"-15"

    Width: 6"-18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Hippeastrum reticulatum v. striatifolium flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Hippeastrum x johnsonii

    aka Amaryllis x johnsonii, Hardy Amaryllis, St. Joseph's Lily

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Hippeastrum x johnsonii flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Hippeastrum 'Susan'

    aka Susan Amaryllis

    Plant Type

    Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 20"-24"

    Width: 6"-24"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • high - regular
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Hippeastrum 'Susan' flower by Leafari
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