Barbados Lily - Uses & Care

Botanical name: Hippeastrum Striatum

Humidity Dry	Lighting Part Sun	Temperature Min 4°C
Difficulty Medium	Hardiness Zone 8-11	Flowering Time Spring

• The Hippeastrum genus has 75 species, commonly called Amaryllis.

•  Most originate from tropical South America and are hybrids.

•  This beautiful perennial bulbous plant thrives year-round in warm climates, indoors, or greenhouses.

•  It grows 3 to 6 glossy, strap-like leaves.

•  Each stem produces 2 trumpet-shaped blooms lasting 4-7 days.

•  The Barbados lily attracts pollinators with its fragrant flowers.

•  The bulb has medicinal uses against asthma, bronchitis, constipation, and respiratory issues, due to its Galanthamine and Lycorine content.

•  In India, fresh bulbs are used for wound healing, tumours, and piles.

• In folklore, the vibrant red and green colors of the Barbados Lily are associated with passion and vitality, making it suitable for spells or rituals aimed at attracting love or enhancing existing relationships.

  
  

Water

Just give the plant a little water until you see new leaves popping up, and then start watering it regularly. Keep the soil damp, but make sure not to let water collect in the saucer. It is drought tolerant.

A Barbados Lily planted in a 12.7-cm pot and kept out of direct sunlight requires approximately 0.8 cups of water every 9 days.

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