Full Sun
Moderate watering
Tender
11b
USDA zone
7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
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Min |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Sprekelia Overview
The genus Sprekelia contains 2 species of bulbous flowering perennial plants in the Amaryllis family, from Central America. Sprekelia formosissima is commonly cultivated as a houseplant and known by the name Aztec lily. They have tall spikes of solitary, usually red orchid-like flowers above glossy strap-like leaves. In warmer climates, they can be grown outside.
Special features of Sprekelia
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Sprekelia
Grown for its showy, red flowers in spring.