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    Growing Hippeastrum (Amaryllis)

    Jan 04, 2022 3 minutes

    FOR many years we grew big ball-shaped Amaryllis bulbs as indoor plants, enjoying their huge blowsy blooms over Christmas or as a great way to brighten up the New Year. Now these same plants are called Hippeastrum and the name Amaryllis refers to the hardy outdoor varieties.

    Longer lifespan

    Although Hippeastrum is a flower closely associated with Christmas because it makes an excellent gift, the bulbs can be potted from October until the end of April. This means that depending on

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