Amaryllis — 6-10 weeks from bulb to giant 20 cm flowers. Plant 1/3 bulb above soil. Annual rebloom cycle. Sept-Oct planting for Diwali-Christmas blooms.
Amaryllis — 6-10 weeks में bulb से giant 20 cm flowers। 1/3 bulb above soil। Annual rebloom cycle। Sept-Oct planting for Diwali-Christmas blooms।
Amaryllis (Hippeastrum spp.) is one of the most dramatic and rewarding bulb flowers available to Indian gardeners — a single large bulb produces a thick stem topped with 2-6 enormous trumpet-shaped flowers up to 20 cm across, in vivid shades of red, pink, white, orange, striped and bicolor combinations. What makes Amaryllis particularly magical is its speed — from planting a dormant bulb to spectacular full bloom takes just 6-10 weeks, making it one of the fastest-flowering bulbs available. In India, Amaryllis is gaining popularity as a Diwali-Christmas season flowering plant, its giant blooms perfectly timed when planted in September-October.
Amaryllis (Hippeastrum spp.) — most dramatic और rewarding bulb flowers में से एक। Single large bulb से 2-6 enormous trumpet-shaped flowers up to 20 cm across। Red, pink, white, orange, striped — vivid combinations। 6-10 weeks में dormant bulb से spectacular bloom — fastest-flowering bulb। India में Diwali-Christmas season plant के रूप में growing popularity।
🌺 What is Amaryllis? — Complete Information
| 🔬 Scientific Name | Hippeastrum spp. (commonly called Amaryllis) |
| 🌿 Common Names | Amaryllis, Hippeastrum, Knight's Star Lily, Barbados Lily |
| 🇮🇳 Hindi Name | अमेरीलिस (Amaryllis) — known by English name |
| 👨👩👧 Plant Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| 🌍 Origin | South America — Andes mountains, tropical regions |
| 📏 Size | 40–70 cm flower stem, flowers 15–20 cm diameter |
| 🌱 Type | Perennial bulb — dormant and active cycles |
| ⚠️ Toxicity | Toxic to cats, dogs and humans — all parts contain lycorine |
💧 Amaryllis Care — India Specific
- Plant with 1/3 bulb above soil: Unlike most bulbs planted fully underground, Amaryllis should have its upper third exposed above the soil surface. This is critical — fully buried bulbs rot easily and produce weaker growth.
- After flowering — build the bulb: After flowers finish, cut the spike but keep all leaves. Place in full sun, water regularly, fertilize monthly with balanced NPK. The plant is building energy in the bulb for next year's flowering. Continue for 4-6 months until leaves yellow naturally.
- Reblooming trick for India: After leaves yellow — reduce watering to zero for 6-8 weeks (dormancy period). Then repot in fresh mix and water once — the shock triggers new growth and flower spike within 6-10 weeks. This cycle can be repeated annually.