Hippeastrum papilio

'Butterfly Amaryllis' is a naturally occurring species found in tropical forests on the Atlantic Coast of southern Brazil. It is a semi-evergreen clustering bulb with 2-foot-long strap shaped fleshy leaves and amazing large flowers that have pale cream petals with a chartreuse throat that is delicately striped in maroon. It blooms in late winter through early spring. While blooming, the older leaves begin to wither and drop but the younger leaves remain and grow quickly. Hippeastrum papilio does best in partial sun or light shade and grows best in containers in a well-drained mix. (Pot size: 3 gallon)