What's the best Hippeastrum? Hippeastrum papilio - Butterfly amaryllis. Trish. The Gong Gardener.

Hippeastrum papilio. How to grow and care for Hippeastrum.
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Botanic name:
Hippeastrum papilio
Common name:
Butterfly amaryllis
Family:
Amaryllidaceae
Description:
Hippeastrum papilio is a species hippeastrum. A bulb multiplies to form a large cluster of bulbs.
The semi evergreen strappy foliage is arching, long, glossy, and lush.The flowers are eye-catching and stunning and large and gorgeous. They appear on tall upright robust stems.
They are cream in colour displaying beautiful maroon strips that radiate from a green centre like the wings of a butterfly. The stamen and pistil resemble butterfly antennae. Hence the common name: butterfly amaryllis.
History/ country of origin:
As I mentioned previously, this is a species variety of Hippeastrum. That means it is a variety from the wild. It was discovered in the wild in the 1990s in southern Brazil n a tropical forest where it grows epiphytically in the tops of very tall trees. Around 50 plants survive in a small residual portion of a once great forest. Hippeastrum papilio is extremely rare in the wild but over the years, this beautiful plant has been cultivated and shared to ensure survival.
Uses
Terracotta pot, garden specimen, indoor plant, cut flower, epiphytic.
It can be used as a garden specimen, planted in the ground or displayed as an epiphyte in the fork of a tree. It can also be used as an indoor plant while in flower or as a cut flower. If grown in a pot, it’s best to use a terracotta pot. Use a coarse sandy potting mix with added orchid bark as a potting medium.
If grown in the garden, it’s best left undisturbed because it performs best when bulbs are crowded and also, ensure the bulb is planted proud of the garden soil or potting medium. Plant at least half the bulb above the soil surface. Hippeastrum won’t flower if the bulbs are buried too deeply.
Position:
Prefers a morning sun or dapple sun position. Avoid afternoon sun.
Climate:
Tropical to temperate/cool climates. Can withstand a mild frost to the foliage.
Flowering time:
Early spring
Soil:
Well drained. Constantly wet soil can cause bulbs to rot.
Potting medium - Coarse sandy mix. Orchid bark mix.
Pruning:
Not required. Likes to be crowded. Remove spent foliage.
Fertiliser
Occasional liquid fertilise if desired after flowering and while in leaf during its growing season.
Water:
Water when coming into leaf. Do not leave too wet during dormant periods.
Common problems, pests and diseases, additional information:
Foliage and flower damage. - Slugs and snails
Not flowering - bulb planted too deeply. Bulb needs to be at least half exposed above soil surface.
Avoid root/bulb rot - Plant in a well drained or mound up soil. Water while in leaf but keep on the dry side when dormant.
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[@markv2267]

Im entranced, what an absolutely gorgeous flower! This will make a fine addition to my collection, hopefully i will be able to get one 😍

[@trishrestante3865]

Hope you find it!

[@wildlifegardenssydney7492]

This is so beautiful. Thank you for showing it and your description.

[@sylvesterxue3472]

I'm not Hippe fun, but deeply love this one!

[@davidti7109]

It's now autumn here in the Pacific Northwest, USA. I have had my potted bulbs outside for the summer. Some of my bulbs are in leaf while some have remained dormant for most of the summer. I'm not sure how to get everyone on the same cycle. Suggestions. I've had this plant for years. It multiplies but has rarely bloomed.

[@trishrestante3865]

The most common reason Hippeastrum bulbs don't flower is because they are buried. About half of the bulb should be above soil level. They also take a few years to flower. They also need a bit of sun. Otherwise I'm not sure why yours is not flowering. Good luck. Hope it flowers next season.

[@Ex_Ax]

I wondered how they grow in nature and your video explained it perfeclty. Beautiful flowers!

[@trishrestante3865]

Thanks. :)

[@joneslo5572]

What a beauty!

[@blancavillanueva7876]

BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS 😍🤩

[@xenangmiennam6257]

Wow.. beautiful flowers. Thank for sharing mỹ friends 😘😍👍

[@jacquimaxwell221]

Thanks Trish. I loved the history of the plant.

[@barryswanson8181]

...hi Trish, it's nice to see a hippeastrum doing well outside , all of the videos I've seen show them growing in pots, indoors , I have recently bought my first bulbs and decided to take a punt and plant mine outside, I'm in northern NZ, so now my only concern is that our climate might be a bit too wet, time will tell. Barry.

[@trishrestante3865]

Glad you liked the video. Maybe mound the soil up to protect from getting overly wet. If you're in a frosty area it will need protection from frost as well. Good luck.

[@jennydonoghoe8768]

Broad and relevant information on this plant. Thank you.

[@davinatest8467]

She’s lovely ❤

[@trishrestante3865]

Yes, she is. :)

[@가유의]

It so beautiful!!!

[@hoanghien9334]

Very Beautiful, I like papilio.

[@carmentolentino78]

OMG it's pretty 😍😍😍😍

[@trishrestante3865]

I agree! ❤️

[@BBQNBLUES]

What a *GORGEOUS* specimen!! My 1 Butterfly Amaryllis is struggling :( Hoping it perks up this Summer while it spends time outdoors. Well, Fast Forward 2 years... I killed my 3rd papilio Will try 1 more time to grow this picky Beauty. 🤞

[@trishrestante3865]

Good luck. Maybe position in a different spot if that's possible.

[@BBQNBLUES]

@@trishrestante3865 I've let it acclimate a week (keeping it on the dry side) in it's original 1 gallon plastic nursery pot. Soil mix looks like a common CHEAP bagged potting soil. Bulb buried too deep too. Will repot into a Clay pot with a lot of Orchid bark for drainage/aeration. Hope this wasn't just yanked out of a field/bed & stuffed into a pot for sale.

[@lunanocturna9425]

👏👏👏💖💐🌹🥀,ME REGALARON UN HUEVO DE ESTA FLOR,ESTOY FELIZ,PORQUE NO CONOCÍA ESE COLOR,LA VOY A CUIDAR COMO UN TESORO 🥰😍🤩. DESDE, MEDELLÍN, COLOMBIA.

[@trishrestante3865]

Glad you're happy. Yes, it's a treasure. :)

[@kathylopez3485]

Están hermosas yo quiero unas

[@nichonicho6699]

So beaiutiful

[@trishrestante3865]

Thank you so much

[@tuyetvo4353]

Beautiful ….

[@RicardoLugo-k4s]

Buenas noches que hermosura de mata haga me el favor y me vende semilla gracias

[@trishrestante3865]

Remind me in November and I'll see what I can do.

[@RicardoLugo-k4s]

Gracias

[@Tropicalgarden82]

Beautifful flower❤❤

[@RomeliaGomez-Calmell7934]

👍Love it!

[@trishrestante3865]

Me too. ❤️

[@mattandhisnikon]

I have amaryllis planted in my garden in tropical North Queelsnad with massive high foliage... Should I remove the leaves at any point?

[@trishrestante3865]

No. Doesn't need to be removed.

[@lucilahernandez9569]

Que hermosa flor

[@trishrestante3865]

Yes. It is. :)

[@cairussizilli8854]

Linda maravilhosa essa não conhecia! Parabéns gostaria muito de ter uma igual as minhas são de outras cores e distante. Tem como comprar bulbos?

[@luisamariahernandez6567]

😢😭 yo quiero uno de estos Lirios

[@trishrestante3865]

I hope you can find one for yourself in your country.

[@kleenex3000]

Thank you! You obtained seed, does this mean it is self fertile? The clone traded worldwide does not produuce seed after self pollination...

[@trishrestante3865]

Yes. I have read that. Thanks for that. When I propagated from this which I think, was originally seed from Brazil. The person who sourced it died before I started working at Camden Park. It produces true to type offspring. No visible variation. I have other species Hippeastrum here that don't produce seed.

[@kleenex3000]

@@trishrestante3865 >>> I have other species Hippeastrum here that don't produce seed.

[@НатальяШишкина-ц8ь]

Моя мечта такой сорт амарилиса✨🙏✨

[@leydafranqui9451]

Hermosa

[@trishrestante3865]

Thankyou!

[@evelynnekosowski3885]

❤Beautiful l have many varieties but cant seem to get a papilio😢

[@trishrestante3865]

What country are you in?

[@evelynnekosowski3885]

I am in Australia Trish.

[@trishrestante3865]

If you're ever around Camden Park House NSW, we sell them from there at our open weekend in September when they are in flower. We don't do mail order though. @@evelynnekosowski3885

[@evelynnekosowski3885]

@@trishrestante3865 Hi Trish is it in Camden NSW l live in Tintaldra in the Snowy mountains VICTORIA.

[@stellav.demaldonado273]

Hola cómo la riega y que le pone a la tierra fertilizante o no????

[@trishrestante3865]

Hello. The hippeastrum in the video only receives a light application of good quality organic fertiliser in spring and autumn. :)

[@marialuisadegioia6976]

Que bella me gustaria tener un bulbo

[@MundVerdedaCris]

Lindas

[@tatianasalvatierra5660]

Hola muy hermosa tu amarilis en mi pais bolivia no hay esa gracias por mostrarnos

[@trishrestante3865]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@libiacardenas8787]

Como ago para que me vendas un bulbo yo quiero uno por favor

[@trishrestante3865]

I hope you will be able to find one in your country. Google Hippeastrum 'Papilio' good luck

[@JORGEEDUARDOGAONAGEORGE]

All right but in the description says Family: Liliaceaes...is Amayllidaceaes.

[@trishrestante3865]

yes! I don't know why I wrote that. Well spotted. Thankyou!

[@trishrestante3865]

I corrected it. thanks. :-)

[@nirajanmahat7039]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@trishrestante3865]

Agree:) 😃

[@nirajanmahat7039]

THANKS

[@welersonvip]

Sou do Brasil e gostaria de comprar sementes ou bulbos dessa planta.

[@trishrestante3865]

no sorry. I don't send seeds. Is it possible to find in Brazil? These plants were grown from seed from Brazil. Good luck. Hope you're able to source.

[@beatawalkowicz4793]

Jak go zdobyć?

[@trishrestante3865]

Reminder me in November and I may be able to send some seed.

[@beatawalkowicz4793]

@@trishrestante3865 ok :)

[@carolinaroach5938]

Can you sale some to me?

[@trishrestante3865]

After covid, we sell them at the open weekend at Camden Park. Are you in Australia? You can also google to find sellers.

[@elenahernandez286]

Vendes los bulbos donde puedo conseguir unos recibe saludos desde Guanajuato Mexico gracias

[@trishrestante3865]

I only sell the bulbs at Camden Park Australia. Hopefully you'll be able to find them in your country. Good luck. Trish from 🦘 Australia