Hippeastrum rutilum

Red Hippeastrum

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A striking bulbous perennial from South America, featuring strap-like leaves and vibrant red-orange trumpet-shaped flowers on tall scapes during spring or forced winter blooms.
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Plant Details

Common Name Red Hippeastrum
Family Amaryllidaceae
Genus Hippeastrum
Species Rutilum
Origin South America
Blooming Spring / Summer (often forced indoors)
Leaf Color Dark green with red veins
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining bulb mix with peat, perlite and coarse sand to prevent rot

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Watering

Keep soil moist during active growth, allow to dry completely during dormancy after flowering

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light required for flowering; avoid scorching direct sun on leaves

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer every 2 weeks during growth phase, stop fertilizing in autumn

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Pruning

Remove flower stalks after blooming; trim dead leaves and let bulb rest

Pest Control Mealybug Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1500 – 3400
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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