The magnificent star-shaped flowers always create a pre-Christmas mood. We look at what to consider in the care of amaryllis. The various species of amaryllis (Hippeastrum) are also known as delphiniums. Botanically, they are classified in the family of amaryllis (Amaryllidaceae). The designation as Amaryllis for the red, white or pink flowering and bulb-forming plants known to us is not quite correct. In fact, they used to be assigned to the genus Amaryllis.<\/p>\n
However, this is now reserved for a single species. It is easy to find out whether it is a true Amaryllis or the knight star that is commonly found in our region: The delphinium first forms its magnificent flower and only then the elongated leaves. The real amaryllis, on the contrary, blooms only after the previous formation of the leaves. Nevertheless, the much represented Hippeastrum species are usually called amaryllis.<\/p>\n