Amaryllis (Amaryllis)
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Plant Details & Care
Growth Category
moderate
Temperature Range
mild to warm temps, 18°C to 25°C °C
Light Requirement
☀️ Full Sun to Partial Shade
Agro Ecology
sub humid
Watering Frequency
Water when top 5 cm soil dries; reduce after blooming.
Water when top 5 cm soil dries; reduce after blooming.
Region
Grows best in mild, frost-free places like Addis Ababa; can be grown indoors or outside in shade
Behavior
Blooms once a year. Dormant after flowering, regrows in cycles.
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Treatment
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PestsSometimes aphids or spider mites
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DiseasesCan get bulb rot if overwatered, fungal leaf spots
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Treatment- For pests: use insecticidal soap or neem oil
- For bulb rot: avoid too much water; ensure good drainage
✅ Do:
Allow dormancy after flowers fade.
Use pots with good drainage.
Fertilize lightly during growth season.
❌ Don’t:
Overwater during dormancy.
Expose to frost (<10°C).
Place in full shade.