Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
pollinators
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HIPPEASTRUM 'Picotee'
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Florist Amaryllis, Hippeastrum, Picotee Hippeastrum
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
HIPPEASTRUM
Bog Rosemary
In German
HIPPEASTRUM
Rosmarinheide
In French
HIPPEASTRUM
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Hippeastrum
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
Hippeastrum
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
HIPPEASTRUM
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Hippeastrum
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Hippeastrum
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Amaryllis
Andromeda
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Vaccinioideae
Properties of Hippeastrum and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of Hippeastrum and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Hippeastrum and Bog Rosemary. Hippeastrum doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Hippeastrum does not have fragrant flowers. Hippeastrum has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Bog Rosemary 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 Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hippeastrum and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Hippeastrum and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Hippeastrum and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hippeastrum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Hippeastrum is Loam, Sand and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Hippeastrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Hippeastrum and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Hippeastrum and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Hippeastrum height is 38.10 cm and width 30.10 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Hippeastrum and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Hippeastrum flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Hippeastrum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Hippeastrum and Bog Rosemary
Care of Hippeastrum and Bog Rosemary 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 Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Hippeastrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.