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The numerous species of Hippeastrum grown in extremely diverse environmental conditions. Many species from undergrowth, gardening landscaping landscape architecture while others grow in full sun. Some varieties grow in floodplains and other dry areas. Different species have been cultivated intensively for the beauty and size of flowers which has resulted in numerous hybrids and varieties, especially with species from Brazil, Bolivia and Peru.
The absence of fragrance is the rule in most modern cultivars of Hippeastrum. The presence of fragrance apparently is genetically associated with flower color white or pastel shades.
The species of the genus Hippeastrum cultivars are highly prized ornamental plants that are characterized by large flowers lltrabajos gardening landscaping architecture paisajistaamativos colors (red, pink, salmon, orange and white), so they have a very important place within the commercial floriculture for sale as cut flowers or potted flowers. In addition, the high content of alkaloids some species of this genus are used in the pharmaceutical industry.
The various cultivars of Hippeastrum include different species of bulbous plants, which are best suited to growing in pots inside homes and can bloom year after year, subject to compliance with a rest period of about 2 months keeping the bulbs without irrigation or fertilizer and in a cool, dark place.
Requirements for cultivation, is a species that needs a lot of light to grow strongly and is sensitive to cold, you can only grow outdoors in places with mild winters. Irrigation should be stopped completely when the leaves wither. Thus it provides the plant a rest period necessary to ensure the next flowering. In the period of active growth (during the broadcast of leaves and flowers) can be paid every 10 to 15 days with common fertilizer with added iron and magnesium. Many pests can affect these species, such as thrips, mites, scale insects, etc.
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