Hippeastrum Papilio is also known as the \"Butterfly Amaryllis\". It is native to the Atlantic Rain-forestsof Brazil, where it grows in the heavydetritusof the forest floor and even on trees where enough material has built up. Perhaps due to its limited range, it was only discovered in 1967 and not widely available until the 2000\'s.
Although usually evergreen, Papilio may go dormant at odd times (in the heat of summer) due to drought or high temperatures. It may bloom either in the spring or fall. It is highly unpredictable in its blooming habits.

Amaryllis Papiliomakes a great houseplant. It grows best when kept frost-free with evergreen leaves.

We are happy to have enough of these to sell for the first time in 3 years! These are large bulbs that bloomed for us in the spring of 2017.

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