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Amaryllis Christmas Star Flower - Hippeastrum Vittatum
The Amaryllis 'Christmas Star' (Hippeastrum vittatum) is a bulbous perennial known for its large, white flowers adorned with vivid red stripes, set against strap-shaped, dark green leaves. This plant, which blooms in spring, showcases funnel-shaped flowers with bright red petals that feature a white suffusion and a striking central white stripe. It is cold-tolerant and can achieve a circumference of up to 14 cm. Hippeastrum can be propagated through seeds, bulbils, and twin scales, with micropropagation in vitro also being employed on a commercial scale. In recent years, the Amaryllis has gained popularity as a Christmas plant, cherished for its ability to flower indoors during winter and its vibrant, colorful blooms. A branch of the Amaryllis flower blooming from a bulb with a potent aroma was observed in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on 29/03/2024, attracting insects and bees to the garden. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #11105982 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
Related Keywords
Amaryllis 'Christmas Star'
Hippeastrum vittatum
bulbous perennial
large white flowers
vivid red stripes
strap-shaped leaves
dark green leaves
spring bloom
funnel-shaped flowers
bright red petals
white suffusion
central white stripe
cold-tolerant
14 cm circumference
propagation
seeds
bulbils
twin scales
micropropagation
in vitro
commercial scale
Christmas plant
indoor flowering
winter blooms
vibrant colors
Tehatta
West Bengal
India
29/03/2024
potent aroma
insects attraction
bees
garden
Soumyabrata Roy
NurPhoto.
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