Barbados Lily
NameBarbados Lily
Species NameHippeastrum puniceum
Common NameBarbados Lily
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typeground
Geographic Originsouth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuressmooth stem
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesFeatures a large, showy coral-red flower with a green throat and prominent yellow stamens, characteristic of the Hippeastrum genus. The bloom is the primary visual feature of this plant.
Description
This specimen, identified as a Barbados Lily, is a vibrant flowering plant featuring a striking coral-red bloom with six petals and prominent yellow stamens. While not a traditional woody bonsai, its upright growth habit and distinct floral display are notable. It is a bulbous plant, not a tree suitable for bonsai styling.
