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    Hippeastrum (Spider Group) 'Merengue'

    Also Known As

    • Hippeastrum cybister 'Merengue'
    • Merengue Cybister Amaryllis

    Plant type

    bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 6"-9"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Hippeastrum (Spider Group) 'Merengue' plant details

    Hippeastrum (Spider Group) 'Merengue' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In winter coral flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and high - regular water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hippeastrum (Spider Group) 'Merengue'

    Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 9 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: coral blooms in winter
    Uses: houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hippeastrum (Spider Group) 'Merengue'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: high - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The graceful and whispy Cybister Amaryllis were developed from species found in Bolivia and other South American countries. These truly unique flowers are only newly available. Large 20-24 cm bulbs can produce 1-3 flowering stems.

    By: Edens Blooms

    Gardening facts about Hippeastrum (Spider Group) 'Merengue' plant

    How to Grow Hippeastrum (Spider Group) 'Merengue'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • high - regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • coral

    • Flower Season

      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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