Barbados Lily

Barbados Lily Care

Hippeastrum Striatum

What is the plant

The genus Hippeastrum encompasses 75 species; they are referred to as Amaryllis. Most are from tropical South America and are hybrids.A beautiful exotic perennial bulbous plant; growing all year around in the (sub)-tropics, indoors and in the glass house.It produces 3 to 6 glossy strap-like leaves.The blooms come from two on a stem; it last 4 - 7 days; the flowers are trumpet shaped.The Barbados lily is attractive to bees and butterflies; the flowers are fragrant.The bulb has medicinal properties and is used against asthma, bronchitis, constipation and respiratory diseases. It contains the phytochemicals Galanthamine and Lycorine.In India, fresh bulbs are used for the healing of wounds; against tumors and piles.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

18°C - 26°C

Hardiness zone

8 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Warm Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water sparingly until the new leaves develop and then start watering regularly. Do not let the compost dry out, but avoid excess water collecting in the saucer
Fertilizer
Use a slow-release fertilizer when planting the bulb. Use a bulb fertilizer every two to three weeks during the flower's growth period in the spring.
Sunlight
It needs full sun to 30%

Disease diagnosis

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Soil
It needs well drained, sandy loose soil.
Temperature
USDA zone 8 - 11 protect from low temperature
Additional
The bulb contains alkaloids, including lycorine. It is toxic, especially if eaten in large quantities, causing nausea, vomiting, salivation and possibly diarrhoea