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    Hippeastrum vittatum

    Also Known As

    • Amaryllis vittatum

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 9"-12"

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Hippeastrum vittatum plant details

    Hippeastrum vittatum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring pink, red and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and high - regular water. 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 vittatum

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink, red and white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hippeastrum vittatum

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: high - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This species is variable from white with pink stripes to red with white stripes. One of several old amaryllis we have found preserved in the gardens of India. Seed grown Bulbs are full bloomingl size (about 2 to 3 inches across)

    By: Edens Blooms

    Gardening facts about Hippeastrum vittatum plant

    How to Grow Hippeastrum vittatum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • 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

      • white
      • pink
      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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