Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Deer resistant
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, From Rhizomes, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Deer resistant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula mistassinica
HIPPEASTRUM 'Picotee'
Common Name
Mistassini primrose, Lake Mistassini primrose, bird's-eye primrose
Florist Amaryllis, Hippeastrum, Picotee Hippeastrum
In Hindi
Mistassini Primrose
HIPPEASTRUM
In German
Mistassini Primrose
HIPPEASTRUM
In French
Primrose Mistassini
HIPPEASTRUM
In Spanish
Mistassini Primrose
Hippeastrum
In Greek
Mistassini Primrose
Hippeastrum
In Portuguese
Mistassini Primrose
HIPPEASTRUM
In Polish
Mistassini Primrose
Hippeastrum
In Latin
Mistassini Primrose
Hippeastrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Onagraceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Amaryllis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Mistassini Primrose and Hippeastrum
Season and care of Mistassini Primrose and Hippeastrum is important to know. While considering everything about Mistassini Primrose and Hippeastrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mistassini Primrose season is Summer and Hippeastrum season is Summer. The type of soil for Mistassini Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Hippeastrum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mistassini Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hippeastrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Mistassini Primrose and Hippeastrum Physical Information
Mistassini Primrose and Hippeastrum physical information is very important for comparison. Mistassini Primrose height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Hippeastrum height is 38.10 cm and width 30.10 cm. The color specification of Mistassini Primrose and Hippeastrum are as follows:
Mistassini Primrose flower color: White and Ivory
Mistassini Primrose leaf color: Green
Hippeastrum flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Hippeastrum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mistassini Primrose and Hippeastrum
Care of Mistassini Primrose and Hippeastrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mistassini Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hippeastrum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mistassini Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hippeastrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
