Hippeastrum

Arbutus

About Hippeastrum and Arbutus

Hippeastrum

Arbutus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tree

Origin

Types

Amaryllis

Number of Varieties

9012

0 40000

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Habitat

tropical environments

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-117-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

21,22

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.10 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.10 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red, Light Pink

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Deer resistant

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, From Rhizomes, Tubers

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Grasshoppers, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Deer resistant

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

poisonous if ingested

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HIPPEASTRUM 'Picotee'

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

Florist Amaryllis, Hippeastrum, Picotee Hippeastrum

Arbutus

In Hindi

HIPPEASTRUM

सदाबहार

In German

HIPPEASTRUM

Erdbeerbaum

In French

HIPPEASTRUM

arbousier

In Spanish

Hippeastrum

Arbitus

In Greek

Hippeastrum

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

HIPPEASTRUM

árbuto

In Polish

Hippeastrum

mącznik

In Latin

Hippeastrum

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Ericales

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Amaryllis

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

908

1 27800

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Properties of Hippeastrum and Arbutus

Wondering what are the properties of Hippeastrum and Arbutus? We provide you with everything About Hippeastrum and Arbutus. Hippeastrum doesn't have thorns and Arbutus doesn't have thorns. Also Hippeastrum does not have fragrant flowers. Hippeastrum has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Arbutus has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hippeastrum and Arbutus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hippeastrum and Arbutus

Season and care of Hippeastrum and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Hippeastrum and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hippeastrum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Hippeastrum is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hippeastrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.

Hippeastrum and Arbutus Physical Information

Hippeastrum and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Hippeastrum height is 38.10 cm and width 30.10 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Hippeastrum and Arbutus are as follows:

Hippeastrum flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Hippeastrum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Hippeastrum and Arbutus

Care of Hippeastrum and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hippeastrum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hippeastrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.