How to grow and care for Amaryllis belladonna L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Amaryllis belladonna L., Naked ladies, March lily
Amaryllis belladonna L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 10 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Amaryllidaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant primarily grew in tropical or subtropical regions.
👀 Characteristics details
Most of them have succulent leaves, which makes them well-adapted to dry environments.
🌺 Flower
Most flowers are arranged in cymes or umbels. The flowers are bisexual and exhibit radial symmetry.
🎋 Stem
Most are herbaceous plants with corms, although they are commonly referred to as bulbs.
water
How to water Amaryllis belladonna L.
How often should I water?
check Amaryllis belladonna L. Every 10 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Amaryllis belladonna L. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Amaryllis belladonna L. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-7~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Amaryllis belladonna L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Amaryllis belladonna L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Amaryllis belladonna L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Amaryllidaceae, Genus: Amaryllis, Species: Amaryllis belladonna
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Amaryllis |
| Species | Amaryllis belladonna |
Is Amaryllis belladonna L. toxic?
Amaryllis belladonna L. is dangerous to Dog, Cat, Hamster, Dog
Dog
Cat
Hamster
Dog
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