{"product_id":"stripe-leaf-amaryllis-hippeastrum-reticulatum-var-striatifolium","title":"Stripe Leaf Amaryllis - Hippeastrum reticulatum var. striatifolium","description":"\u003cp\u003eStripe Leaf Amaryllis (\u003cem\u003eHippeastrum reticulatum\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003estriatifolium\u003c\/em\u003e) is a strappy leaved tropical bulb from South America with a crisp white band running down the middle of each leaf. It grows to about 50cm tall and 60cm wide, and in late summer and autumn it lifts tall stems topped with clusters of pink trumpets. The foliage looks good long before and after the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStriped leaves all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white central stripe makes each leaf a feature, so the plant earns its space even out of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrchid like flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of pink trumpets open on tall stems in late summer and autumn, with petals pinstriped or netted in a deeper pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery plant is a little different.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers range from pale pink with pink pinstripes to musk pink with darker stripes, or pale pink with a magenta mosaic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled shade suits it, so it fills the cooler corners of a tropical or subtropical garden where flowers are scarce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows happily in a container, including indoors in bright light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical and subtropical borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in dappled shade. The clumps meet within a few seasons to form a bold band of striped leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A container suits it well, indoors in bright light or on a shaded verandah. Choose a pot with drainage holes and keep it out of hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light shade beneath tall trees gives it the protection from hot afternoon sun that it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Stripe Leaf Amaryllis in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light in a tropical or subtropical bed is ideal, and a bright room works indoors. Deep shade is tolerated, but flowering suffers. Keep it clear of frost, cold snaps and hot afternoon sun. In cooler districts treat it as a pot plant and keep it under cover in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil enriched with organic matter. Mulch the clump to hold moisture around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly while it is in growth, and give a good deep soak if the soil dries out. Use a liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength once new growth appears in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is little to prune. Once flowering finishes, ease off the water and leave the flower stems to die back, because the plant likes a quieter, semi dormant winter. Lift and divide the clump every three or four years, or sooner if it crowds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Stripe Leaf Amaryllis as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Amaryllis are usually sold as large dry bulbs, so a tube is an unusual and economical way to start one. Expect leaves first. The plant needs time to build its bulb, so flowers usually follow after a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-subtropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for subtropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eIndoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/shade-gardening-with-brisbane-plant-nursery-guide\"\u003eShade gardening: what to plant where\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Amaryllis bulbs and leaves are toxic to dogs and cats if eaten and can cause vomiting and drooling. Keep it where pets cannot chew it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has mine not flowered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe usual reasons are deep shade, a young plant that has not built its bulb yet, or no winter rest. Give it dappled light and let it rest after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It suits pots indoors in bright light without hot direct sun. Water weekly while it is growing and ease off after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790340161855,"sku":"HIP-RET-tube","price":36.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/stripe-leaf-amaryllis-hippeastrum-reticulatum-var-striatifolium.jpg?v=1792208428","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/stripe-leaf-amaryllis-hippeastrum-reticulatum-var-striatifolium","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}