Amaryllis 'Lemon and Lime' (Hippeastrum 'Lemon and Lime')

Amaryllis 'Lemon and Lime' (Hippeastrum 'Lemon and Lime') is a striking hippeastrum cultivar with large, bicolor flowers—pale lemon-yellow petals with a lime-green throat and midribs. A member of the Amaryllidaceae family, it's a fresh, modern take on the classic amaryllis.

Description

Bulbous perennial 18–24 inches tall. Leaves are strap-shaped, green. Flower scape bears 4–6 flowers, each 6–8 inches across, pale lemon-yellow with a distinct lime-green throat and green midribs on each petal. Blooms 6–8 weeks after planting (typically winter indoors).

Growing Conditions

• Zones: 9–11 outdoors; widely forced indoors.
• Light: Bright, indirect light.
• Soil: Well-drained, bulb mix (1/3 perlite).
• Water: Water sparingly until growth appears; then keep evenly moist.
• Temperature: 65–75°F (18–24°C).

Care & Maintenance

Plant bulb with 1/3 above soil. Rotate for straight stem. Feed monthly after flowering. Induce dormancy in late summer (stop water, cool 50–55°F) for rebloom. Repot every 3–4 years.

Uses Amaryllis 'Lemon and Lime' (Hippeastrum 'Lemon and Lime')

Amaryllis 'Lemon and Lime' (Hippeastrum 'Lemon and Lime') is a striking hippeastrum cultivar with large, bicolor flowers—pale lemon-yellow petals with a lime-green throat and midribs. A member of the Amaryllidaceae family, it's a fresh, modern take on the classic amaryllis.

Description

Bulbous perennial 18–24 inches tall. Leaves are strap-shaped, green. Flower scape bears 4–6 flowers, each 6–8 inches across, pale lemon-yellow with a distinct lime-green throat and green midribs on each petal. Blooms 6–8 weeks after planting (typically winter indoors).

Growing Conditions

• Zones: 9–11 outdoors; widely forced indoors.
• Light: Bright, indirect light.
• Soil: Well-drained, bulb mix (1/3 perlite).
• Water: Water sparingly until growth appears; then keep evenly moist.
• Temperature: 65–75°F (18–24°C).

Care & Maintenance

Plant bulb with 1/3 above soil. Rotate for straight stem. Feed monthly after flowering. Induce dormancy in late summer (stop water, cool 50–55°F) for rebloom. Repot every 3–4 years.

Uses

Winter indoor forcing, gift plant, cut flower. Fresh, citrusy color for dark months.

Potential Issues

Bulb rot from overwatering. Failure to rebloom without proper dormancy. Mealybugs. Toxic to pets (lycorine).

A zesty, bicolor amaryllis that brings spring citrus to winter windowsills.