Hippeastrum

Belladonna Lily, Jersey Lily, Naked Lady, Knight's Star Lily, Barbados Lily, Amaryllis, "Amaryllis" and "Dutch Amaryllis."

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

Conversion: the turning of all the movements of the being towards the Divine.

The Mother, Words of the Mother - III: Change

When the psychic is awake, it begins to take hold of the rest of the being, to influence it and change it so that all may become the true expression of the inner soul. It is this change that is called the inner conversion. There can be no conversion without the awakening of the psychic being.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Yoga - III: The Psychic Being and Its Role in Sadhana

The spiritual conversion begins when the soul begins to insist on a deeper life and is complete when the psychic becomes the basis or the leader of the consciousness and mind and vital and body are led by it and obey it.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Yoga - III: The Emergence or Coming Forward of the Psychic

Colour

red, pink, white, orange, and striped varieties

Varieties

Message of the Flower

Conversion

The Mother’s Comment

The starting point of realisation.

Colour

White, and shades of red, pink, orange, and salmon

Message of the Flower

Conversion of the Mind

The Mother’s Comment

The mind has freed itself of its arrogance and knows that it is only an instrument.

Colour

Yellow

Message of the Flower

Conversion of the Physical Mind

The Mother’s Comment

Ready to understand everything and to grow continually.

Colour

Salmon orange

Message of the Flower

Conversion of the Emotional Being

The Mother’s Comment

It blossoms in a harmonious receptivity.

Colour

Light pink, reddish-pink, white

Message of the Flower

Conversion of the Vital

The Mother’s Comment

Enthusiastic and spontaneous, it gives itself unstintingly.

Colour

Dark red

Message of the Flower

Conversion of the Physical

The Mother’s Comment

Compact and stable, without any fluctuations.

Colour

Bright red, white

Message of the Flower

Integral Conversion

The Mother’s Comment

Above all conflicts and struggles, in a harmonious blossoming.

Colour

White, green

Message of the Flower

Integral Conversion with the Help of the Psychic

The Mother’s Comment

Sweetness mingles with resolution.

Colour

Rose

Message of the Flower

Total Conversion

The Mother’s Comment

The whole being has given itself in all its movements.

Colour

Light red

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Cultivars

Apple Blossom', 'Red Lion', 'Minerva', 'Monte Carlo', 'Amalfi', 'Gervase', 'Picotee', 'Barbados', 'Chico', 'Exotic Star'.

Person who named the flower

William Herbert.

Flower Size

large, up to 6 inches (15 centimeters) in diameter.

Flower Texture

smooth and waxy

Number of Petals

six

Floral Symmetry

bilateral symmetry, with parts arranged in a way that can be divided into two mirror-image halves.

Fragrance of Flower

fragrant, emitting a sweet, floral scent

Leaf Texture

smooth and glossy

Leaf Arrangement

rosette or spiral pattern

Leaf Color

green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

flowering bulbous plant

Life Cycle

perennial bulbous plant that goes through a seasonal growth cycle, including dormancy

Blooming Period

late winter to early spring

Climate

an indoor or greenhouse plant in temperate climates. tropical or subtropical regions.

Water Requirements

regular watering during the growing season but should be allowed to dry out between waterings during dormancy.

Soil Type

Well-draining potting mix or garden soil

Temperature Ranges

moderate temperatures and may require cooler conditions for dormancy.

Sun or Shade

bright, indirect light but can tolerate some direct sunlight

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

aphids, mealybugs, and certain fungal diseases

Pollinators

humans using a paintbrush to transfer pollen between flowers

Habitat

South America, particularly regions of Brazil

Ornamental

potted plant or for cut flower arrangements

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

decorative and ornamental qualities

Endangered Status

The cultivated varieties of Amaryllis are not endangered, but some wild species may face conservation concerns.