John Fielding 
A virtually fool-proof bulb, most commonly seen as a Christmas pot plant. Large, showy, pink-streaked white flowers are held on stout stems. The bigger the bulb the more flowers will be produced
0.5-1 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
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| Winter |
Plant from October to January using peat-free John Innes No.2 into pots a little larger than the bulb itself. Two-thirds of the bulb should remain above the surface. Place in a well-lit spot at 21°C. Water sparingly until the new leaves develop and then start watering regularly. Turn the pot regularly to prevent the flower stem from bending toward the light. Once in flower, move the pot to a cool room to extend the flowering period. See hippeastrum cultivation and bulbs for Christmas flowering for further information
Propagate by seed sown as fresh as possible in spring. Seed-raised plants may take up to 6 years to flower. May also be propagated by separating offsets from the main bulb
No pruning required
May be susceptible to bulb scale mite and narcissus bulb fly
Generally disease-free
