Hippeastrum papilio - 2 bulbs p/pack

Bulb name & Description

Hippeastrum papilio makes pots look fantastic with eye-catching flowers and lush foliage. Being epiphytic, you can also grow this unusual beauty in trees.

Common name

butterfly amaryllis

Family name

Amaryllidaceae

Level of Difficulty

Easy

Indigenous

No

Edible 

No

Natural Habitat

Tropical forests

Planting time

Late March to May

Type

True bulb

Mature height

50cm

How to plant

Plant out the bulbs in full sun to semi-shade, in well-draining soil. Plant the bulbs with their necks exposed above the soil surface and 15cm apart. Feed regularly with bulb food and mulch with compost.

Water every three to four days for 10 minutes, provided it hasn't rained. More frequently in pots. 

Flowering time

September to November

Disclaimer

Not for consumption. Keep away from children and pets.

Expect flowers in the second season of growth.