Also known as Arctic Nymph · Belladonnalelie (af) · Easter-Lily
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis belladonna) produces stunning clusters of trumpet-shaped, fragrant pink or white flowers on leafless stems in late summer.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates light shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering during dormancy.
Well-drained, sandy loam
50% intensity
Moderate to Warm
75% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures during growth and flowering. Can tolerate mild frost when dormant.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during active growth with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 4/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 4/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water sparingly during the dormant season. Once new growth appears in late summer or autumn, water regularly until the foliage begins to yellow and die back in late spring.
Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings to prevent bulb rot.
Deadhead spent flower stalks to prevent seed formation, which can drain energy from the bulb. Remove yellowed or dead foliage only after it has completely dried out in late spring or early summer.
This allows the bulb to store energy.
Belladonna lilies are best propagated by dividing overcrowded bulbs during their dormant period (late summer). Separate bulbs carefully, ensuring each division has at least one basal plate and roots. Replant immediately.
Repot every 2-3 years or when bulbs become crowded. Do this during the dormant period in late summer. Use a well-draining potting mix. Plant bulbs with the neck just at or slightly above the soil surface.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis belladonna)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Amaryllis |
| Species | Amaryllis belladonna |
Similar in genus Amaryllis
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
