Water
Allow the soil to dry out between waterings, especially during the dormant period. Overwatering can lead to bulb rot.
Water thoroughly when the top few centimeters of soil are dry, ensuring good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Also known as Amaryllis · Barbados Lily · Cheryl's Treasure
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Hippeastrum reginae, the Mexican Lily, is a striking bulbous perennial renowned for its large, trumpet-shaped, vibrant red flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light.
75% intensity
Avoid direct, intense sunlight.
Allow soil to dry between waterings.
50% intensity
Reduce watering during dormancy.
Well-drained, fertile soil
50% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures during growth.
75% intensity
Can tolerate cooler temperatures for dormancy.
Feed during the growing season.
50% intensity
Use balanced liquid fertilizer, diluted.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 4/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Bulbs are toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow the soil to dry out between waterings, especially during the dormant period. Overwatering can lead to bulb rot.
Water thoroughly when the top few centimeters of soil are dry, ensuring good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Remove spent flower stalks at the base to encourage further blooming and prevent seed production. Foliage can be left to die back naturally as it replenishes the bulb's energy reserves.
Trim yellowed or dead leaves as needed.
Hippeastrum reginae can be propagated by dividing offsets or bulbils from the parent bulb. Seeds can also be sown, but this method takes longer to achieve flowering size.
Ensure offsets are healthy before separating and repotting.
Repot every 2-3 years after flowering, or when the bulb becomes crowded. Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot that is only slightly larger than the bulb. Leave the top third of the bulb exposed above the soil line.
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Where Mexican Lily (Hippeastrum reginae) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Hippeastrum |
| Species | Hippeastrum reginae |
Similar in genus Hippeastrum
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