Belladonna lily (Amaryllis belladonna)
Care, watering, light and tips for Belladonna lily on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Belladonna lily
The Jersey Lily (Amaryllis belladonna) is a perennial bulbous plant from the Amaryllidaceae family, renowned for its striking, bright pink trumpet-shaped flowers that emerge on bare stalks before the leaves. It is ideal for flower beds, borders, or as an accent plant in Mediterranean gardens, bringing a vibrant splash of color in late summer and early autumn.
Native range
South Africa
Care tips
It requires full sun for optimal flowering, though it can tolerate some partial shade in very hot climates. Watering should be moderate during the growing and flowering season, significantly reducing it once the leaves turn yellow; it's crucial to avoid waterlogging the bulb. It prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. A common mistake is overwatering during the dormancy period, which can lead to bulb rot.
How to save a dying Belladonna lily
- Warning signs
- Yellow or wilting leaves, soft stems, no or weak flowering.
- First aid
- Check bulb, remove rotten parts, repot in well-draining soil, water moderately.
- What kills it
- Overwatering causing bulb rot. Also low light or extreme cold.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if the bulb is not completely rotted and mistakes are corrected.