Hippeastrum papilio

[Ron-NY]

I keep very few non orchids these days but this is one I love. I had admired this for years and a dear friend surprised me with 3 bulbs of it for my birthday 5 years ago. It has grown 2 new bulbs that are not mature yet and currently has 2 spikes with one in bloom.

 

[SlipperKing]

That is too cool! I've never seen this varity before

 

[Paph_LdyMacBeth]

Stunning. Such a healthy plant rewarding you for all your care!

 

[rdlsreno]

I love this too! I killed mine. Nice photo!

Ramon

 

[NYEric]

Thanx for sharing. Is it fragrant?

 

[JeanLux]

great color display!!! Jean

 

[toddybear]

Lovely Ron...mine bloomed about 3 months ago!

 

[Elena]

That's stunning, don't know how I missed it the first time round.

 

[Kavanaru]

gorgeous... a lovelly Hyppeastrum... my plant bloomed about 1.5 months ago http://www.flickr.com/photos/28895012@N08/3304263515/in/set-72157612571774494/ after more than 2 years doing nothing

 

[biothanasis]

Ron's flowered three months ago too.... and it is great!!! I love it!!!! I hadn't seen this post...lol

 

[SlipperFan]

I missed this post also. I've seen this offered in catalogues -- it's a beauty.