Belladonna Lily

Belladonna Lily Care

Amaryllis belladonna

What is the plant

Some of you know it as Belladonna Lily, others — as Jersey Lily, or maybe March Lily. Naked-lady-lily? The scientific name of this flower is Amarylis belladonna. "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet," Shakespeare said. It is totally about our beauty.

Belladonna Lily originates from South Africa. Probably, that is why it is quite drought-tolerant. In its natural habitat, it grows among rocks. The stem is leafless and can be of purple or green color. It grows up to 2—3 feet (60—91 cm) tall.

The color range of the flowers is white, yellow, red, or pink. It is trumpet-shaped. This flower also obtains a prominent fragrant that is frequently used in perfumes. The blooming may last for a few weeks or even months.

humidity

Dry

lighting

Full Sun

temperature

18°C - 24°C

difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Belladonna Lily hates excessive humidity. Its water needs are also very low. Overwatering, especially during cold seasons, can cause multiple problems, for instance, root rotting.
Pruning
Cut off flowers and leaves when their colors fade, right before the cold season and water reduce.
Fertilizer
Belladonna Lily demands additional nutrients, so don't forget about fertilizing. Fortnightly use liquid fertilizer for bulbous plants. Follow the instructions carefully. Excessive nutrients do more harm than good.

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Sunlight
This plant requires partial or full sun.
Soil
Any soil mix works just fine, but remember that good drainage is needed.
Propagation
Remove small bulbs from a big mother bulb, put them into a separate container. It takes several years for them to grow. You can also do it with seeds, though it takes even longer (up to seven years) to grow.

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Temperature
As a tropical native, Belladonna Lily hates cold temperatures. The optimal temperature range is 65-75 ºF (18-24 ºC).
Container
The container should be large. Try to avoid plastic containers — slow evaporation, especially during the winter season, may provoke root rotting.
Fun fact
The plant has plenty of interesting names. For instance, it got its nickname naked-lady-lily due to its leafless stem. And ‘bella donna’ translates from Italian as ‘beautiful lady’.