Amaryllis paradisicola Plant Care
Amaryllis paradisicola Snijman
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Amaryllis paradisicola is a species of bulbous perennial plant from South Africa.
Every 7–10 days
Bright indirect light
65–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Amaryllis paradisicola?
Water Amaryllis paradisicola every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 4 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Amaryllis paradisicola?
Amaryllis paradisicola (Amaryllis paradisicola) belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family within the Amaryllis genus.
Amaryllis paradisicola displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Amaryllis paradisicola produces large, showy trumpet-shaped blooms in various colors.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Amaryllis paradisicola?
Amaryllis paradisicola requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Amaryllis paradisicola Need?
Amaryllis paradisicola thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Amaryllis paradisicola in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Amaryllis paradisicola Prefer?
Amaryllis paradisicola grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Amaryllis paradisicola prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Amaryllis paradisicola?
Well-draining potting mix rich in organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Amaryllis paradisicola to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Amaryllis paradisicola?
Feed Amaryllis paradisicola every 4 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 4 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Amaryllis paradisicola?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Amaryllis paradisicola?
Amaryllis paradisicola can be propagated through offsets, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to belladonna lily plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Amaryllis paradisicola Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Amaryllis paradisicola?
Amaryllis paradisicola is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, mealybugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Amaryllis paradisicola Need?
Amaryllis paradisicola grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Amaryllis paradisicola as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Amaryllis paradisicola is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Amaryllis genus — compare its care with other Amaryllis species on PlantoScan.
Amaryllis is part of the Amaryllidaceae plant family — browse all Amaryllidaceae genera and species.
Amaryllis paradisicola thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Amaryllis paradisicola Snijman, family Amaryllidaceae (first published in Bothalia 28: 193 (1998)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Amaryllis paradisicola is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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