Hippeastrum aulicum
Pedra do garrafao
The following Hippeastrums are probably suited to more experienced growers and collectors
As this one is new to my collection I can only give you information that I have reseached and observations of growing this Hippeastrum to date.
Hippeastrum aulicum is epiphytic and grows on rocks and in large trees in its native habitat of Sao Paulo State, Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The potting media should be very open, coarse, and well-drained similar to potting media used for Orchids.
The overall plant size is about 60cm with flowers of about 10cm in diameter. Flowering time is Autumn.
The beautiful red blooms of Pedra do garrafao have a striking green throat. It requires bright, filtered sun or part-shade, if planting under trees. You can also keep it in a pot to bring indoors when it is in full bloom. Best to keep out of strong afternoon sun and protect from frost.
The hard work of bring this Hippeastrum up from seed is done, and only health stable bulbs are available.
Plants are nearly 12 months old.
I am assuming it will flower in two to three years.
Bulb supplied in Tube Stock Pots 5cm x 12cm
Leaf lenght average 20 to 30cm long.
10 were available - Only 0 left this season
$25.00 each
Hippeastrum calyptratum Biritiba
As this one is new to my collection I can only give you information that I have reseached and observations of growing this Hippeastrum to date.
Biritiba is said to be pollinated by bats, but I am going to hand pollinate the next gerneration.
The beautiful green flowers emit an unusual odour said to be similar to that of burnt plastic, so best not have this one too close to the house.
It is often grown as a potted plant with its basal plate just below the surface of the potting media. The potting media should be very open, coarse, and well-drained similar to potting media used for Orchids.
It helps to think of it as an orchid. It is best grown under cool or intermediate conditions max 30°C with a min 7°C.
Bright, filtered sun or part-shade and humidity above 60% is recommended.
The hard work of bring this Hippeastrum up from seed is done, and only health stable bulbs are available.
From the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Flowering occurs in late autumn. Plants are nearly 12 months old.
I am assuming it will flower in two to three years.
Bulb supplied in Tube Stock Pots 5cm x 12cm
Leaf length average 20 to 30cm long.
10 were available - Only 0 left this season
$25.00 each
Hippeastrum calyptratum
Macae de cima
As this one is new to my collection I can only give you information that I have reseached and observations of growing this Hippeastrum to date.
Hippeastrum - calyptratum, 'Macae de cima' is also native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. Beautiful long stameins extent from the throat of the bloom as if to tempt passing insects to pollinate it.
It requires bright, filtered sun or part-shade, if planting under trees. You can also keep it in a pot to bring indoors when it is in full bloom. Best to keep out of strong afternoon sun and protect from frost. Use a well-drained potting media.
Flowering time is Autumn.
The hard work of bring this Hippeastrum up from seed is done, and only healthy stable bulbs are available.
Plants are nearly 12 months old.
I am assuming it will flower in two to three years.
Bulb supplied in Tube Stock Pots 5cm x 12cm
Leaf lenght average 20 to 30cm long.
10 were available - Only 0 left this season
$25.00 each