Hippeastrum, Amaryllis 'Minerva'

Hippeastrum

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hippeastrum (hip-ee-ASS-trum)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
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Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Fruit Shape
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Red
Fruit Colors
Mid Winter
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
Smooth
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Disease Resistance
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Bulbs
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Alameda, California

GARBERVILLE, California

San Diego, California

San Leandro, California

Brooksville, Florida

Miami, Florida

Niceville, Florida

Palm Coast, Florida

Trenton, Florida

Alpharetta, Georgia

Cordele, Georgia

Norcross, Georgia

Echo, Louisiana

Madison, Mississippi

Kure Beach, North Carolina

Missouri City, Texas

Spring, Texas

Kirkland, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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J
Logansport, IN | March 2013 | positive

While the gaudy or festive coloring may be a bit difficult for some people, this variety displays extraordinary vigor and a distinctive s...Read More

G
Richland, MI (Zone 5b) | June 2008 | positive

Happily growing in Miami, either potted or in the ground. Mine are potted.

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B
Palm Coast, FL (Zone 9a) | January 2007 | positive

This cultivar is easy to find, and an old reliable standard.

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