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Amaryllis Facts

The name for the Amaryllis flower is derived from the The name of a shepherdess in Greek mythology for her "sparkling" beauty, the and refers to the attractive bloom. The amaryllis is a tender, flowering bulb, originally from the Andes Mountains of Chile and Peru. The gowth of the amaryllis flowers in a production like atmosphere reduces the size of the bulbs greatly. As a result the flower color of the amaryllis fade and liquid fertilizer should be applied. In the fall, when growth has stopped, the water supply should be diminished gradually as the leaves fade. A little known tip for winter dormancy, the pots should be laid on their sides in and kept in a fairly dry area. The Amaryllis bulbs have colors range from pure white to reddish and pinkish hues. Bulbs can be brought into bloom for about 2 months after gestation. Little known fact about the amaryllis is that is was discovered in 1828 by Eduard Frederich Poeppig, a Leipzig physician.

"First found in the Andes mountains of Peru, the Amaryllis is a large flower, with flowerings varying in colors of white to a pinkish hue.

• Scientific Name: HIPPEASTRUM
• Average Growth Size:  
• Description of Foliage: Large bulbs with variations in color coming in white to a reddish to pinkish hue.
• Indigenous Area: Andes Mountains of Chile and Peru
• Various Uses: Used as a houseplant in parts of Canada.