Hippeastrum 'Red Lion' - flower bulb 40+

Description
The Amaryllis 'Red Lion' (Hippeastrum) produces attractive, red flowers from October to April. It prefers a well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The slender plant usually reaches a height of 50 - 60 cm and grows up to 40 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* easy to care for

Spread
South America.

Growth
Slender.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Optimum ambient temperature: 10 to 15°C Ambient temperature during the dormant period: 18 to 25°C Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich substrate.

Tasks
- Fertilising during the growth phase: weekly from March to August.

Care
- Scale insects are best controlled with a soap and spirits solution. Spider mites can often simply be showered off over the tub. - Plants that are sensitive to direct sunlight are best kept in an east or west-facing window with mild morning or evening sun. - Over time, the soil loses some of its important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring. - High water permeability of the substrate is extremely important: waterlogging and standing water in the pot inevitably lead to rotting.

Flower
The red, funnel-shaped flowers of Amaryllis 'Red Lion' appear in umbels from October to April. These grow to around 10 - 20 cm in size.

Use
Room