Worsleya Species, Blue Amaryllis, Empress of Brazil, Blue Hippeastrum
Worsleya procera
Family: | Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Worsleya (WURZ-lee-a) (Info) |
Species: | procera (PRO-ker-uh) (Info) |
Synonym: | Amaryllis rayneri |
Synonym: | Hippeastrum procerum |
Synonym: | Worsleya rayneri |
Category:
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage:
Evergreen
Smooth
Foliage Color:
Blue-Green
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Suitable for growing in containers
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Rose/Mauve
Light Blue
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are showy
Bloom Size:
4"-5"
5"-6"
over 6"
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
This Plant is Least Concern (LC)
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From bulbils
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Cerritos, California
Oceanside, California
Simi Valley, California
Boynton Beach, Florida
Loxahatchee, Florida
Vinton, Louisiana
Bronx, New York
Indian Trail, North Carolina
Suffolk, Virginia
Tacoma, Washington
show allGardeners' Notes:
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Positive | On Jul 17, 2018, thequietearth from Hemby Bridge, NC wrote: So far this second attempt to grow this plant is going well. |
Positive | On Oct 2, 2013, forestflame from Fraser Coast, I have a love for this plant and have been fortunate enough to have had no trouble growing them. I find that if you plant your worsleya into more gravel and dust, a little amount of cactus mix and a little amount of sand (all mixed together) that the plant grows beautifully. I have found that it doesn't matter if you plant it on a lean or straight if the plant is happy it will start to lean it's self thus telling you, you have got it right. I always use a ceramic pot and I use the larger size so I don't have to transplant in the future. Always cover up the ring marks on the bottom of the bulb but do not cover the stem. I find if you face the plant in a northerly direction with a touch to the west this mimics the plants natural environment and it just grows. If you use anything on the plan... read more |
Positive | On May 14, 2012, LeStryge from Lismore, This plant HATES poor drainage above all else, (probably the prime reason for failure and its "difficult" reputation. If your soil feels wet at all times you are heading for failure.) |
Positive | On Dec 7, 2010, unccgardener from Charlotte, NC wrote: This is my second atempt at growing this plant, the first time I purchased a good sized plant but it rotted in transit from the UK. I purchased my second plant, a mature Worsleya Procera with an extensive root system in the Spring of 2010. It was expensive but I had really been wanting one I have the Worsleya growing in a 8 inch clay pot with a saucer underneath it. It is growing in Dynagrow- Dynarok as the growing medium and the plant is about a foot in height .It is located in bright indirect light near a window where it gets bright light all day. I do turn the pot once a month to keep the plant growing as straight as possible. I water the plant thoroughly about three times a week in winter and twice a week in summer indoors, and mist it occasionally. I also give it a good liquid fe... read more |
Neutral | On Dec 1, 2007, macybee from Deer Park, TX (Zone 9a) wrote: This genus, closely allied to HIPPEASTRUM, consists of only one species. The fat bulb has a long neck protruding above the ground, topped by a few strap-shaped leaves; in winter a short-stemmed cluster of large trumpet-shaped flowers emerges from the leafless bulb. |