Amaryllidaceae
Belladonna Lily: Complete Care Guide
Amaryllis belladonna
Requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is essential to allow a dry dormancy period after flowering to ensure new blooms the following year.
Every 10 days
Bright indirect
10° - 30°C
40% - 60%
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What is Belladonna Lily?
Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis belladonna) is a medium-care plant from the Amaryllidaceae family. A perennial bulbous plant native to South Africa, famous for its fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers that emerge on naked stems before the leaves appear. Its flowers range from pale pink to white and exude a sweet fragrance.
Belladonna Lily grows up to 60cm, with spread of 30cm, watering every 10 days, 10°C â 30°C, 40â60% humidity. It is suitable for indoor environments and not safe for pets.
Without precautions, ingestion can cause irritation in pets. Keep out of reach of cats and dogs. Without adequate drainage, root rot can develop within 20 days.
How to Care for Belladonna Lily?
TLDR: Belladonna Lily needs Bright indirect, watering every 10 days, and temperatures between 10-30°C with 40-60% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Belladonna Lily?
Water regularly during leaf growth, but almost completely suspend watering when the plant enters summer dormancy.
How Much Light Does Belladonna Lily Need?
Needs direct sun to bloom abundantly; in very shaded locations, the plant will only produce leaves.
What Is the Best Soil for Belladonna Lily?
Use a mixture of sandy soil rich in organic matter that allows for quick drainage to prevent bulb rot.
What Pot Should You Use for Belladonna Lily?
Deep clay or ceramic pots with drainage holes to accommodate long roots and prevent excessive moisture.
Care Schedule
Fertilize
Every 30 days
Repot
Every 1095 days
What Is Belladonna Lily and Where Does It Come From?
A perennial bulbous plant native to South Africa, famous for its fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers that emerge on naked stems before the leaves appear. Its flowers range from pale pink to white and exude a sweet fragrance.
How to Propagate Belladonna Lily?
Bulb division
- Avoid handling bulbs without gloves, as they can cause skin irritation.
- Do not overwater immediately after planting to prevent rot.
- 1 Bulb extraction
Carefully dig up the bulbs during the dormancy period once the leaves have dried.
- 2 Separation
Separate the small side bulbs (offsets) that have grown around the main bulb.
- 3 Planting
Replant the bulbs immediately in well-drained soil, leaving the neck of the bulb just above the soil line.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Belladonna Lily Grow?
TLDR: Belladonna Lily can reach up to 60cm tall with Medium growth rate.
Max height
60cm
Spread
30cm
Growth rate
Medium
Foliage
Deciduous
Warning: Toxic Plant
This plant can be toxic if ingested. Keep out of reach of:
Plant Uses
Ornamental
Great for decoration
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Meaning & Symbolism
Represents pride, radiant beauty, and determination.
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