Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
North Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Availble
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Tubers
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HIPPEASTRUM 'Picotee'
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Florist Amaryllis, Hippeastrum, Picotee Hippeastrum
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
HIPPEASTRUM
Saharan myrtle
In German
HIPPEASTRUM
Saharan myrtle
In French
HIPPEASTRUM
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Hippeastrum
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
Hippeastrum
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
HIPPEASTRUM
murta Saharan
In Polish
Hippeastrum
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Hippeastrum
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Properties of Hippeastrum and Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Hippeastrum and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Hippeastrum and Saharan Myrtle. Hippeastrum doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Hippeastrum does not have fragrant flowers. Hippeastrum has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hippeastrum and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Hippeastrum and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Hippeastrum and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hippeastrum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Hippeastrum is Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hippeastrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Hippeastrum and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Hippeastrum and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Hippeastrum height is 38.10 cm and width 30.10 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Hippeastrum and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Hippeastrum flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Hippeastrum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hippeastrum and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Hippeastrum and Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hippeastrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.