Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
-
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Habitat
tropical environments
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Magenta, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Deer resistant
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HIPPEASTRUM 'Picotee'
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Florist Amaryllis, Hippeastrum, Picotee Hippeastrum
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
HIPPEASTRUM
Macaw
In German
HIPPEASTRUM
Ara
In French
HIPPEASTRUM
ara
In Spanish
Hippeastrum
guacamayo
In Greek
Hippeastrum
μακώ
In Portuguese
HIPPEASTRUM
arara
In Polish
Hippeastrum
ara
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Amaryllis
Triplaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Properties of Hippeastrum and Macaw
Wondering what are the properties of Hippeastrum and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Hippeastrum and Macaw. Hippeastrum doesn't have thorns and Macaw doesn't have thorns. Also Hippeastrum does not have fragrant flowers. Hippeastrum has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Macaw 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 Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hippeastrum and Macaw
Season and care of Hippeastrum and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Hippeastrum and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hippeastrum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Macaw season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Hippeastrum is Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Hippeastrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Hippeastrum and Macaw Physical Information
Hippeastrum and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Hippeastrum height is 38.10 cm and width 30.10 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Hippeastrum and Macaw are as follows:
Hippeastrum flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Hippeastrum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Hippeastrum and Macaw
Care of Hippeastrum and Macaw 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 Macaw pruning is done 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.