
Hippeastrum
One sign that spring’s approaching is this hippeastrum which we have had for five years. These are often sold as amaryllis because they are part of the same species but they bloom in spring, possibly even late winter, while the amaryllis that looks similar to this actually blooms in autumn. They also have a different flower, most hippeastrum types having a wider funnel shape. As a houseplant, it is kept on a windowsill in reasonable/full light, and thrives there, complete with its little squirrel and owl ornaments!
