How to Care for Hippeastrum (Amaryllis)

Korean name: 아마릴리스

Hippeastrum is a bulbous plant that produces large, impressive trumpet-shaped flowers. It has long, strap-like leaves and typically blooms in winter or early spring. It is easy to grow and popular for indoor home gardening.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: South America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Flower meaning: pride, beauty
• Traits: bulbous plant, flowering plant, beginner-friendly, showy flowers
• Also known as: Amaryllis

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the topsoil is dry.
• Soil: Well-draining general-purpose potting soil is suitable.
• Humidity: Maintain normal indoor humidity levels.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Hippeastrum?

Water thoroughly when the topsoil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Hippeastrum?

It likes Prefers bright, indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining general-purpose potting soil is suitable..

Is Hippeastrum safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Hippeastrum good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Maintain normal indoor humidity levels.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season..