• Hippeastrum (Amaryllis Bulbs)
  • Hippeastrum (Amaryllis Bulbs)
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Hippeastrum (Amaryllis Bulbs)

Dramatic blooms brighten your indoor space

£12
£12

Care: Easy to care for

☀ Sunlight: Partial shade and Bright, indirect

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Botanical & Common Names
- Botanical name: Hippeastrum
- Common names: Amaryllis

Background & Origin
Amaryllis is a tender bulb plant perfect for indoor planting. Blooming between winter and spring, it reaches heights of 25–90 cm and produces large, dramatic flowers in a variety of vibrant colours. Its striking blooms brighten indoor spaces during the darker months, and with minimal care, it is ideal for adding a splash of seasonal cheer to any home.

Care Level
- Care level: Easy
- Suitable for beginners: Yes!

What It Loves
- Bright indirect sunlight
- A consistent watering routine
- Some humidity

What It Dislikes
- Overwatering or sitting in soggy soil
- Prolonged direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves

Best Rooms for This Plant
- Living rooms
- Bathroom
- Kitchens
- Bedrooms

Growth Potential
- Typical height indoors: Up 90 cm tall with time
- Typical spread: Up to 30 cm spread
- Growth rate: Moderate during spring and summer
- Pruning required: Occasional, to manage size or old foliage
Quick Care Guide

Is This Plant Right for You?
This plant is a great choice if you:
- Love long-lasting, dramatic blooms
- Want an elegant, flowering houseplant
- Enjoy bright, dramatic indoor flowers

Light
- Best light: Bright indirect light
- Avoid: Strong, direct sunlight

Watering
- Frequency: Water with lukewarm water when top 1/2 inches are dry.
- Seasonal note: Water sparingly till sprout appears

Humidity
- Prefers: medium to high humidity
- Extra humidity helpful?: Yes, placing near other plants can support healthy leaf growth.

Feeding
- Feed with: A balanced plant Feed
- Frequency: Once sprout has appeared, feed every 2-4 weeks.

Toxicity
- Pet safe: No
- Notes: Keep out of reach of pets and small children to avoid damage to plant

Post Bloom care and Re-flowering
- Cut off faded flowers, but leave the stem and leaves to continue growing.
- Summer Growth: Keep the plant in a bright spot and continue to water and fertilize, allowing leaves to grow, which feeds the bulb for next year.
- Dormancy: In fall, stop watering, remove dried foliage, and store the pot in a dark, cool place for 8–12 weeks.
Restart: After 8-12 weeks, move to a warm, bright spot and resume watering to start the cycle again.

Hippeastrum (Amaryllis Bulbs)
Hippeastrum (Amaryllis Bulbs)

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Delivery

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  • £4 for 48-hour tracked delivery via Royal Mail
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Refunds & returns

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Any products damaged in transit will require photos to be submitted via email. If we think they are salvageable we will provide you with return labels. If they are not we will provide a full refund, but we require the complaint to be submitted within 7 days of receiving the plant.

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