Growing advice for the Belladonna lily (common name) Amaryllis (genus). Also known as the naked lady because of the bare flower stalks that appear without leaves. Suitable bulb type species will grow and flower indoors with the correct conditions.
Differences between amaryliss (common name) and amaryliss belladonna (botanical name): The main characteristics when looking for the differences between these is this species has no leaves at flowering time, solid stems, and produces 6 -12 flowers, while the hippeastrum (amaryllis used for the common name) has leaves shortly after flowering, hollow stems and blooms 3 – 6 flowers. The belladonna is less popular among indoor growers and are only suitable for growing in greenhouses or a conservatory.
Belladonna lilies need water a most late summer to autumn when they are flowering – this time is usually blessed with rain so you shouldn't need to do much to compensate. You don't need to lift your bulbs each season, just leave them in a ground or pot.
Most often planting instructions will suggest planting in loam soil. Loam soil should be rich in minerals and nutrients for the plants and loose enough that roots and spread out and grow strong.
To prune a plant to encourage bushy new growth, snip off the dominant buds on select stems, staggering the cuts to encourage varied growth.
