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Hippeastrum correiense
Persian amaryllis
Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
5–6
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
Click count
248
Observations
440
Description
Source: leafsnapHippeastrum correiense, commonly known as the "Brazilian Amaryllis," is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family, native to Brazil. It is prized as an ornamental plant for its large, showy flowers that are trumpet-shaped and come in shades of pink, red, white, or orange, often adorned with stripes or spots. The plant's leaves are long, strap-like, and a glossy green. Hippeastrum correiense thrives in well-draining soil and prefers partial shade to full sun exposure. It blooms in late winter or early spring and can be propagated through bulb division or seed sowing. Requiring minimal care, this plant can add vibrant color to any garden or indoor space with its stunning blooms.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun
Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C
Ideal temperature: 15–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 5-6
Soil pH: 5-6
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Hippeastrum
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 8-11
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 49 cm
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm to 30 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Red
- Flower Size
- 10.16 cm to 15.24 cm
- Bloom Time
- Winter
- Planting Time
- Spring
- Harvest Time
- Late winter, Early spring, Mid spring
- Native Area
- Brazil
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Common Names (1)
en Persian amaryllis