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Hippeastrum rutilum
Hippeastrum Rutilum
Large trumpet flowers from a bulb. Keep the neck out of persistently wet soil.
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Optional extra
Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer for Home Gardening 250ml/1.45L
Optional feed during active growth; dilute to the bottle label and pause when roots are stressed.
Plant characteristics & growing tips
Hippeastrum Rutilum · Hippeastrum rutilum
Plant characteristics
- Light
- Bright light; acclimatise to direct sun
- Habit
- Bulb, tuber or rhizome perennial
- Character
- Large trumpet flowers from a bulb
- Root medium
- Draining mix around storage organs
- Display
- Growth and rest phases can differ
- Supplied size
- Approx. 30–45 cm (excluding pot)
Hong Kong growing tips
- Bulb position
- Keep the neck out of persistently wet soil
- After flowering
- Keep healthy leaves to rebuild the bulb
- Active leaves
- Support leaf growth after flowering
- Rest phase
- Reduce water when growth naturally slows
- Drainage
- Avoid trapping water around bulbs or tubers
- Placement
- Give new shoots space without repeated moves
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Planting & styling guide
Settling in & repotting
- Choose a position with bright light; acclimatise to direct sun, allowing room for the plant to grow.
- Use draining mix around storage organs. Keep the original planting depth and drainage clear.
- Keep the neck out of persistently wet soil.
Care in Hong Kong
- After floweringKeep healthy leaves to rebuild the bulb
- Active leavesSupport leaf growth after flowering
- Rest phaseReduce water when growth naturally slows
Plants to pair with it
Arrange in separate pots so light, water and space can be managed for each plant.
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Frequently asked questions
Hippeastrum Rutilum
Should I cut the leaves when the flowers finish?
Keep green leaves. They replenish the bulb; remove spent flower stalks and adjust care as growth changes.
Can I force it to bloom repeatedly without a recovery period?
The bulb needs healthy growth between displays. Constant forcing and overfeeding can weaken it.
Does a resting plant need the same watering?
No. Follow actual leaf growth and root moisture, reducing water as growth slows without leaving the pot saturated.
Should I repot on delivery day?
Check root condition and drainage first. Avoid unnecessary disturbance to a healthy newly arrived plant; repot when roots or the medium require it.
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Is delivery included?
Free-delivery thresholds depend on your area and order total: HK$500+ for Tung Chung / South Lantau, over HK$800 for Discovery Bay, and HK$1,000+ for other areas. Check the delivery fee at checkout.
Will you bring it inside?
With lift access, plants can be placed indoors. For walk-up buildings, standard delivery is to the building entrance. Stair carrying is extra and should be arranged in advance.
Can I collect it from the nursery?
Yes. Pickup is available at 20D Lo Wai Village, Pui O, Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Please make an appointment once your order is ready.