Amaryllis 'Papillio' 1/Pkg.

Scientific Name: Hippeastrum ‘Papilio’

Common Name: Amaryllis Papillo (Butterfly Amaryllis)

Exposure: Bright, indirect light indoors or full sun to partial shade outdoors (summer)

Blooming Time (Months): December to March indoors, or late spring in warm outdoor climates

Bloom Duration (Months): 1 to 2 months

Fragrance: Light, pleasant fragrance

Plant Habit: Upright, clumping, bulbous perennial (often grown indoors as a winter-flowering bulb)

Characteristics: Exotic, orchid-like blooms featuring soft green petals overlaid with deep maroon to burgundy veining and a creamy central stripe. Elegant and unusual, resembling butterfly wings; each bulb produces multiple flowers on tall stems, making it a standout specimen for collectors and indoor displays.

Spacing: 6 to 8 inches (if planting multiple bulbs in a container)

Height: 18 to 24 inches

Width: 6 to 8 inches

Maintenance Requirements: Low maintenance; plant bulbs with the upper one-third exposed in a well-draining potting mix; water sparingly until growth begins, then moderately during active growth. Provide bright, indirect light and rotate pot for even stem development. After blooming, allow foliage to grow to nourish the bulb before resting it for 8–10 weeks prior to the next flowering cycle.