Amaryllis Cherry Nymph (2024)

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What is the myth of amaryllis nymph? ›

The story goes that the timid nymph Amaryllis fell in love with the handsome shepherd Alteo. As is often the case, Alteo didn't feel the same way. Although her love was unrequited, Amaryllis was determined to win over Alteo. In her quest for a foolproof game plan, she consulted the Oracle of Delphi.

Worsleya procera Rare Blue Amaryllis is one of the most sought after and rarest of the bulb world. It is native to Brazil.

Nymphs are a distinctive, carefully-bred class of Amaryllis bulbs that produce exceptionally large and heavily petaled flowers on very strong stems. As the photos confirm, blooms are nearly as wide as the pots they grow in and each stem is guaranteed to produce four flowers, a rarity among doubles.

Jumbo amaryllis bulbs, which are at least 34/36 cm, are bigger because they're a full year older than the next size down. It costs more to keep these bulbs “on the farm” for an extra year and that's why the price is higher. Some amaryllis varieties naturally produce smaller than normal bulbs.

These stunning flowers are believed to mean pride, strength and determination as they stand tall above all other winter blooms. Amaryllis is also a Greek name which means 'to sparkle'. Very in keeping with the festive season when we throw glitter at literally everything.

It means filling our dry souls with the daily flow of the Holy Spirit who is as living water within us.

It is normal for a fairly mature amaryllis bulb to develop an “offset” or baby bulb alongside it — especially in pots that offer a little room between the bulb and the pot rim. I've seen amaryllis bulb groupings in pots where the “babies” have been allowed to develop and grow to blooming size.

Unfortunately, the answer is yes—amaryllis are considered toxic to both cats and dogs. And even though the flower's level of toxicity is considered to be mild to moderate, these flowers should be kept away from your cat.

One grower claims his bulb has bloomed every year for 75 years! How often does an amaryllis bloom? The plant generally blooms once a year. There may be several flower stalks that bloom in succession, so the show may last for many weeks.

ANSWER: The green balls developing on the stalk after the flowers fall off are the fruit that will eventually be filled with seeds.

What triggers an amaryllis to bloom? ›

For amaryllis to rebloom, they need to be exposed to cool temperatures for a period. This can be done by forcing your plants into dormancy by placing them in a cool (45 to 55°F), dark location.

The red spider lily is a cultivated, late summer blooming perennial bulb in the amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae). It is native to China, Japan, Korea and Nepal and is usually found in shady, moist areas along slopes and rocky areas near stream banks.

Amaryllis can rebloom for years if you give them the right TLC. Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) are popular indoor winter and holiday plants. The large amaryllis bulbs shoot up long, strappy leaves from their indoor pots and unfurl their giant flowers to give you a splash of midwinter color.

The beautiful and majestic Amaryllis is undoubtedly best known for its vibrant and velvety trumpet-like flowers. But behind its bold façade hides this bloom's best-kept secret – its mild, sweet and delicate scent. In contrast to its opulent appearance, the beauty of the Amaryllis's fragrance lies in its subtlety.

Greek mythology explains the origins of the Amaryllis flower through a story of love. A beautiful maiden named Amaryllis falls in love with a shepherd named Alteo, on a mountainside. Alteo had the strength of Hercules and the beauty of Apollo with a passion for flowers.

nymph, in Greek mythology, any of a large class of inferior female divinities. The nymphs were usually associated with fertile, growing things, such as trees, or with water. They were not immortal but were extremely long-lived and were on the whole kindly disposed toward men.

In Greek mythology, Alteo was loved by Amaryllis, who, upon advice from the Oracle of Delphi, stood at Alteo's house for thirty long nights in a row and pierced her heart with a golden arrow. It turns out it worked because Amaryllis did win Alteo's heart.

Anemones & The Death of Adonis

Devastated, Aphrodite held him in her arms as he died. His blood mixed with her tears and a red anemone flower sprung up where the droplets landed. Ever since, anemone flowers have symbolised death and loss, or forsaken love.