Amaryllis (pronounced /ˌæməˈrɪləs/)is also known as the belladonna lily or naked lady. The genus has two species and the more famous of the two, Amaryllis belladonna, is a native of South Africa, particularly the rocky southwest region near the Cape. It should not be confused with Hippeastrum, a flowering bulb commonly sold in the winter months for its ability to bloom indoors.Which is exactly what I got as a un-gift from a co-worker. Hippeastrum is a popular bulb flower for indoor growing. The bulb is tender and should not be exposed to frost, but is otherwise easy to grow, with large rewards for small efforts, especially those that bloom inside during the winter months. The very large, decorative flowers can also be grown outside in temperate areas. Most hippeastrum bulbs are between 2"–5" in diameter and produce two to seven long-lasting evergreen or deciduous leaves. The flower stem is erect and hollow. Depending on the species, it bears two to fifteen large flowers across with six brightly colored tepals (three outer sepals and three inner petals) that may be similar in appearance or very different. Thank you Wikipedia for this information. Enjoy the picture!
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