Hippeastrum roseum -- What Is It?
Dennis Kramb (Wed, 07 Sep 2011 08:56:05 PDT)
My understanding is it's a miniature pink Hippeastrum. But I can't
vouch for its authenticity as a species.
I acquired 6 bulbs almost 2 years ago, but they haven't bloomed for me
yet. I killed some by overwatering last winter. And I think that
caused the others not to bloom. Anyway, I haven't checked on them in
months. If they're doing well I should have some extras to share with
you Josh.
Dennis in Cincinnati
On Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 11:08 AM, Joshua Young <joshuakyleyoung@gmail.com> wrote:
Hippeastrum roseum, does anyone know if this is a valid species or a
hybrid? I've seen it marked as a synonym for Hippeastrum stylosum as well
as Hippeastrum puniceum and called Hippeastrum equestre (syn. puniceum) but
what is it truly? Also, does anyone know where this plant is endemic?
Does anyone know what the correct spot is for this plant? It seems Thailand
sells them like crazy on e-bay as whatever name they decided for the day!
I've thought the plant seems to be a form of H. puniceum but I'm not quite
sure what the valid idea is..
Josh