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Family: Amaryllidaceae
(am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) Genus: Hippeastrum (hip-ee-ASS-trum) Species: cybister Cultivar: Ruby Meyer
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Category BulbsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunFoliage EvergreenFoliage Color UnknownHeight 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)Spacing 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)6-9 in. (15-22 cm) Hardiness USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualSuitable for growing in containers Danger All parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color Scarlet (dark red)Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium Seed Collecting Unknown |