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Hippeastrum 'Sumatra'

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A winter or early spring flowering, bulbous perennial to 40cm tall, producing 1-2 stems each bearing 4-6 large, spidery flowers with slender red petals and long stamens

Scientific classification

Species: Hippeastrum 'Sumatra' (Hippeastrum 'Sumatra')
Genus: Hippeastrum
Family: Amaryllidaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Bulbs · Houseplants
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Hippeastrum 'Sumatra'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Hippeastrum 'Sumatra'

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Hippeastrum 'Sumatra' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

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

Growing

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

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