Amaryllis and Hippeastrums: Red Staining in Hippeastrums an anti-fungal?

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raydio
Bessemer City, NC (Zone 7b)

December 3, 2006 2:10 PM

I wish I was a member of ACTA so I could see the whole study. The research indicates that the red staining in Hippeastrums can actually deter fungi. Sounds as if the plants produces it in response to injury for that purpose.

http://www.actahort.org/books/430/430_134.htm

Robert.

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