Scientific Name: Hippeastrum ‘Mystica’
Common Name: Amaryllis Mystica 24+
Exposure: Bright, indirect light indoors or full sun to partial shade outdoors (summer)
Blooming Time (Months): December to March indoors, late spring to early summer in warm outdoor climates
Bloom Duration (Months): 1 to 2 months
Fragrance: Light, pleasant fragrance
Plant Habit: Upright, clumping, bulbous perennial (typically grown as an indoor winter-flowering bulb)
Characteristics: Exquisite double blooms with creamy white petals edged and brushed in soft red and coral tones. Highlighted by a subtle green throat, the layered, rose-like flowers have a sophisticated, romantic appeal. Each bulb produces multiple large blooms on sturdy stems, perfect for elegant winter and holiday 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 top one-third exposed in a well-draining potting mix. Water sparingly until new growth appears, then moderately during active growth; provide bright indirect light and rotate pot for even development. After flowering, allow leaves to continue growing to replenish the bulb before an 8–10 week dormant period for future blooms.
