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Hippeastrum 'Minerva'

 
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Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Hippeastrum (hip-ee-ASS-trum) (Info)
Cultivar: Minerva

3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Bulbs

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Red

Bloom Time:
Mid Winter

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Smooth-Textured
Rubbery-Textured

Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive goofybulb On Jun 15, 2008, goofybulb from El Paso, TX
(Zone 8a) wrote:

Happily growing in Miami, either potted or in the ground. Mine are potted.

Positive bsharf On Jan 4, 2007, bsharf from Palm Coast, FL
(Zone 9a) wrote:

This cultivar is easy to find, and an old reliable standard.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Garberville, California
San Diego, California
San Leandro, California
Brooksville, Florida
Miami, Florida
Palm Coast, Florida
Cordele, Georgia
Norcross, Georgia
Missouri City, Texas



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