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Two plants from the Amaryllid family are indistinguishable at first glance. Both plants produce an arrow adorned with several gramophone of amazing beauty. Initially, rare flowers were grown only in greenhouses, where conditions similar to natural ones were created for them. However, botanists have found a number of signs that indicate the differences between gippeastrum and amaryllis in the photo and in the catalogs of plant varieties.
The story of its appearance in Europe and what makes flowers look likeThe described genus Amaryllis is based on the description of the first specimens imported from South Africa. Later, new specimens brought from the subtropics of America began to be attributed to this species. The new genus is called Hippeastrum. At the same time Amaryllis beautiful is the true and only species, all other varieties and hybrids are called Gippeastrum or Gippeastrum hybrid. This order was established only in 1954 by the International Botanical Congress.
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In the middle of the 19th century, amaryllis was delivered to St. Petersburg. In 1936, a bulb nursery was organized in Adler, and in Estonia a selection work has been conducted at the Institute of Experimental Biology since 1953.
Hippeastrum and amaryllis are bulbous plants. They multiply by seeds, children and scales from the bulb. After a period of rest, an arrow grows out of a bulb, topped with large gramophones. After a long flowering period of rest.
The shape and colors of varietal and hybrid specimens are varied. For lovers, both flowers are perfect in beauty, are the pride of the owner.
What is the difference between hippeastrum and amaryllis?
Amaryllis is beautiful, Amaryllis is belladonna, these are the names of one genus and one plant species Amaryllis. Hippeastrum as a genus is represented by 90 species. They are classified as varieties and hybrids:
- cultivated natural varieties;
- with long tubular flowers;
- crossed with amaryllis;
- with gipperstroy regina;
- hybrids - Leopold;
- terry;
- orchidlike;
- miniature flowered;
At the same time, there are hybrids that do not fit the description of any of these subgroups.
The plants differ in the period of formation of leaves and their dropping. Amaryllis leaves appear after flowering and help replenish the supply of nutrients. After that, the leaves die off, and the bulb enters a dormant period. When flowering amaryllis have no leaves. Amaryllis bloom in late summer and autumn, releasing a fleshy arrow with a bud of medium-sized flowers which can be up to 12 pieces. At the same time flowers emit a delicate aroma. Amaryllis blooms only once a year.
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Hippeastrum bloom in winter and closer to spring. Flowers reach a diameter of 25 cm, located on the hollow stem in a frame of leaves. Each arrow can have from 2 to 6 gramophones. Flowering lasts about two months.
You can cut the arrow and put it in a jug with water. If you change the water daily, flowering will be long. The released bulb can give another arrow. May bloom with good care 2 times a year.
Sellers can still call gippeastrum amaryllis. Therefore, acquiring the bulb, you can determine exactly what kind of plants in front of you. Amaryllis has a bulb shaped like a pear covered with husks. If you separate the plate, then inside its weave, similar to the web. The shape of the bulb of hippeastrum is rounded, elongated, the scales are light, without pubescence.
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Amaryllis leaves are narrow and smooth. In hippeastrum leaves are elongated, like belts, standing or drooping, but frame the bulb during flowering, if the plant is rooted. It happens that the leaves after transplanting are still missing, and the arrow is already out. 
Amaryllid
As a bulbous plant of one family, they require similar care. For plants it is imperative to provide a dormant period for good flowering. At the same time, peace for Amaryllis is created in the summer for flowering in the fall, and the hippeastrum should be dried and put in a dark cool place one month before the next flowering.
One of the main differences will be the use of hippeastrum as a cut-off culture. In this case, the arrow does not pull food from the bulb, and it recovers faster.
Dangerous to hippeastrum and amaryllis is excessive soil moisture with poor drainage. At the same time various rot fungal diseases can appear. Before planting, it is necessary to make mandatory disinfection and treatment of the bulb with the Xom fungicide.
Regularly inspect the plants for the presence of spider mites and shchitovki, the main enemies of these plants.
Video Hippeastrum and Amaryllis
In the middle of the 19th century, amaryllis was delivered to St. Petersburg. In 1936, a bulb nursery was organized in Adler, and in Estonia a selection work has been conducted at the Institute of Experimental Biology since 1953. The shape and colors of varietal and hybrid specimens are varied. For lovers, both flowers are perfect in beauty, are the pride of the owner. Amaryllis is beautiful, Amaryllis is belladonna, these are the names of one genus and one plant species Amaryllis. Hippeastrum as a genus is represented by 90 species. They are classified as varieties and hybrids: The plants differ in the period of formation of leaves and their dropping. Amaryllis leaves appear after flowering and help replenish the supply of nutrients. After that, the leaves die off, and the bulb enters a dormant period. When flowering amaryllis have no leaves. Amaryllis bloom in late summer and autumn, releasing a fleshy arrow with a bud of medium-sized flowers which can be up to 12 pieces. At the same time flowers emit a delicate aroma. Amaryllis blooms only once a year. Hippeastrum bloom in winter and closer to spring. Flowers reach a diameter of 25 cm, located on the hollow stem in a frame of leaves. Each arrow can have from 2 to 6 gramophones. Flowering lasts about two months. You can cut the arrow and put it in a jug with water. If you change the water daily, flowering will be long. The released bulb can give another arrow. May bloom with good care 2 times a year. Amaryllis leaves are narrow and smooth. In hippeastrum leaves are elongated, like belts, standing or drooping, but frame the bulb during flowering, if the plant is rooted. It happens that the leaves after transplanting are still missing, and the arrow is already out. As a bulbous plant of one family, they require similar care. For plants it is imperative to provide a dormant period for good flowering. At the same time, peace for Amaryllis is created in the summer for flowering in the fall, and the hippeastrum should be dried and put in a dark cool place one month before the next flowering. One of the main differences will be the use of hippeastrum as a cut-off culture. In this case, the arrow does not pull food from the bulb, and it recovers faster. 
