Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaryllidaceae

Genus:

Hippeastrum

Species:

Hippeastrum puniceum

USDA Symbol:

HIPU

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

red, orange, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers organic matter-rich soil

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds should be planted fresh for best germination rates. Sow on surface or lightly covered in warm conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI