Planting and Growing Hippeastrum 'Sumatra'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water Hippeastrum 'Sumatra'?
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Hippeastrum 'Sumatra'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Hippeastrum 'Sumatra'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Hippeastrum 'Sumatra'?
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Hippeastrum 'Sumatra'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Hippeastrum 'Sumatra'?
Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Learn more →How to Prune Hippeastrum 'Sumatra'?
No pruning required
Learn more →How to Propagate Hippeastrum 'Sumatra'?
Propagate by removing offsets in autumn. Sow seed as soon as ripe at 16-18°C; keep seedlings growing without a dormant period to encourage earlier flowering
Learn more →How to Transplant Hippeastrum 'Sumatra'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Hippeastrum 'Sumatra' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Hippeastrum 'Sumatra'?
Plant bulbs in autumn in loam-based potting compost with the neck and shoulders above the soil surface. Place in bright filtered or full light and water sparingly until in active growth, then water freely and apply a dilute, balanced liquid fertiliser every 2 weeks. After flowering reduce watering as the leaves die off; keep dry when dormant. Pot on every 3-5 years in autumn. See hippeastrum cultivation for further information
Learn more →How to Repot Hippeastrum 'Sumatra'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Hippeastrum 'Sumatra'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to bulb scale mite and large narcissus bulb fly
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Hippeastrum 'Sumatra'
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling