When spring comes Cape Province in South Africa in September, covers the lifeless desert with the lush green carpet for the short period of time. There is the homeland of the Amaryllis belladonna - very nice and large flowers.
The majority of the flowers from this region are perennials. They grow and bloom for two months. This thriving area is lifeless desert again as the summer comes. Only bulbs can live in these conditions! Stem and leaves will die, all the roots dry, but there is life in a lamp!
Amaryllis can be propagated by seeds, but you can wait for a long period of time before you see flowers. Amaryllis will usually bloom in 6-8 years, if this method of reproduction.
