Amaryllis belladonna Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Jersey lily or Amaryllis belladonna is an upright, single-stemmed perennial that usually appears in late summer. The flowering plant produces 2-12 showy, fragrant, funnel-shaped flowers on a leafless stem. The flowers on this plant can be up to 10 cm long and bloom in the fall.
Common Name |
Jersey lily, belladonna-lily, naked-lady-lily, or March lily
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Plant Type
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Bulbs
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Amaryllis belladonna
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Genus
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Amaryllis
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Family
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Amaryllidaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Amaryllis belladonna Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Amaryllis belladonna.
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Water Needs
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Low
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Cups
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Generally, Amaryllis belladonna needs water once every
14 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Amaryllis belladonna needs about 0.25 L per 14 days. |
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Amaryllis belladonna Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Amaryllis belladonna to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
68°F
to 100°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Amaryllis belladonna to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Amaryllis belladonna Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Amaryllis belladonna. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Amaryllis belladonna plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Amaryllis belladonna Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Amaryllis belladonna plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Red-orange
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Characteristics |
Cut Flowers
Fragrant
Plant of Merit
Showy
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Is Amaryllis belladonna toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Amaryllis belladonna Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Amaryllis belladonna, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
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Flowering season |
summer
autumn
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Amaryllis belladonna Native Region |
Find out where the Amaryllis belladonna plant originated. |
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Country |
South Africa
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Specific Location
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This plant is native to Cape Province in South Africa. |
