Hippeastrum Exposure

Stunning amaryllis (hippeastrum) 'Exposure' (26/28 cm)

Get ready to bring absolute botanical energy, springtime brilliance, and one of the most eye-catching flowering wonders in the world of houseplants into your home - the stunning Hippeastrum 'Exposure'! This masterpiece of nature is a real find for lovers of bold contrasts, dynamism, and vibrant colors. This variety's greatest pride, magnet, and unmistakable signature are its breathtaking flowers: huge blooms flourish on a strong flower stalk, glowing in a strikingly bright, intense pink (fuchsia) color, dramatically split through the center by a dazzling white, star-shaped heart with a vivid green throat. At the height of bloom, it looks like a three-dimensional, living pop art masterpiece! This is a high-quality, strong, healthy 26/28 cm bulb, fully ready for a rapid growth and flowering cycle, guaranteeing at least 1 to 2 strong flower stalks, each producing 4 massive flowers. It's the most tasteful, vibrant, and interactive gift for design aesthetes, gardening enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to experience a magical, spectacular display of nature in their living room.

CARE AND PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS:

• ☀️ Light: You can keep a newly planted bulb in moderate light at first. However, as soon as the first green shoot (flower stalk or leaf) appears, be sure to move it to the brightest, sunniest windowsill (south-facing, east-facing, or west-facing)! Abundant light is critically important for the flower stalk to grow straight, strong, and able to support the weight of the large flowers.

• 💧 Watering: At first - hardly at all! As soon as you plant the bulb, water the soil just once and forget about watering until a clearly visible green shoot about 5 cm long appears! If you water the bulb before sprouting begins, it will simply rot. When the plant is actively growing, water it regularly, keeping the soil slightly moist, but immediately pour off any excess water from the saucer. Pour water around the edge of the pot, making SURE to avoid pouring it directly onto the bulb!

• 🌡️ Temperature/Humidity: To wake the bulb and encourage sprouting, a pleasantly warm room is needed (+21°C to +24°C). However, when the bright flowers open, you can significantly extend their blooming time by placing the plant somewhere a little cooler (+18°C). It absolutely does not need misting.

• 🐾 Keep away from pets and children: Hippeastrum bulbs, leaves and flowers are highly toxic. They contain lycorine and other alkaloids, which, when chewed, cause severe vomiting, tremors and serious digestive problems in dogs and cats.

🏠 MOST SUITABLE ROOM:

• Bright windowsills in living rooms, dining table centerpieces (when flowering) and dressers, where this fuchsia pink and white ball of color will serve as an absolute focal point of the room.

• Modern, eclectic, pop art or monochromatic interiors, where vivid, bold colors serve as a thoughtful and expressive design element.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Size/Condition: 26/28 cm circumference. A strong and healthy dormant flower bulb (supplied without a pot or soil, ready for planting).

• Height: Expected flower stalk height during blooming is 40–50 cm.

⚠️ A note and a reality check about hippeastrums: Plants are living organisms, and, when growing this bulb, you must strictly follow two golden rules! First: the bulb MUST NOT be buried completely in the soil! After planting, about 1/3 of the bulb’s top must be left above the soil level. Second: since the plant will produce heavy, enormous flowers, you MUST plant it in a heavy, stable ceramic or clay pot! In a lightweight plastic pot, the plant is guaranteed to topple over under its own weight when flowering. Once the magnificent flowering show is over, don’t throw the bulb away - cut off the spent flower stalk, continue watering generously throughout spring and summer, fertilize it and grow its long green leaves. Through these leaves, the bulb will build up strength and nutrients, so it can bloom again next year.