Hippeastrum is a genus in the family Amaryllidaceae with 70–75 species and 600+ hybrids and cultivars. The genus is native to tropical regions of the Caribbean, Mexico and South America. Derivations of Hippeastrum literally means "Horse's Star". It is very popular in the bulb world where gardeners call erroneously call it Amaryllis. This is especially true of the hybrids which are usually sold under that name. This was the name given to this species many decades ago, however, the horticultural trade has not made efforts to call these plants by their correct names (and perhaps this would not even be possible).
Hippeastrum is vulnerable to fungal infections such as "red blotch" caused by Stagonospora curtsii. They are also the victims of mosaic viruses, which are very easily transmitted and spread. They can also succumb to spider mites and bulb scales. Some species and hybrids can persist with a light freeze where they die down and come back when temperatures are warm enough.
Hippeastrum A-O – Hippeastrum P-Z – Hippeastrum index – Hippeastrum hybrids – x Hippeastrelia
Hippeastrum species are listed below:
Hippeastrum hybrids are listed below:
Hippeastrum A-O – Hippeastrum P-Z – Hippeastrum index – Hippeastrum hybrids – x Hippeastrelia
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