🌸 How to Grow Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis belladonna) from Bulbs

Also known as:

Hindi: बेलाडोना लिली
Tamil: பெலடோனா லில்லி
Telugu: బెలడొన్నా లిల్లీ
Malayalam: ബെലഡൊന്ന ലില്ലി
Kannada: ಬೆಲಡೊನ್ನಾ ಲಿಲಿ
English: Belladonna Lily / Naked Lady Lily

Botanical Name: Amaryllis belladonna

1. 🗓️ Choose the Right Season
   Best time to plant: Late Summer to early Autumn (August–October)
   Thrives in Mediterranean and temperate climates with dry summers and mild winters
   Ideal temperature for planting: 15°C–25°C

2. 🌱 Prepare the Soil
   Soil Type: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil
   pH Level: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0)
   Add compost or well-rotted manure to boost fertility and drainage

3. 🌾 Planting the Bulbs
   Depth: Plant bulbs about 4 inches (10 cm) deep
   Spacing: 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) apart
   Plant with the neck of the bulb just above or at soil level

4. 💧 Watering
   Water moderately after planting to settle soil
   Keep soil lightly moist during active growth, but allow it to dry between watering
   Reduce watering when the plant goes dormant in summer

5. 🌿 Growth & Blooming
   Leaves emerge in late winter to early spring
   Flower stems appear in late summer or early autumn, often before leaves (hence “Naked Lady”)
   Large trumpet-shaped flowers bloom in clusters, typically pink but sometimes white or coral

6. ☀️ Sunlight & Temperature
   Prefers full sun to partial shade (6+ hours of sunlight daily)
   Tolerates heat well but grows best in mild climates
   Needs a dry summer dormancy period to bloom well

7. 🌼 Fertilization
   Apply a balanced fertilizer when new growth starts in late winter
   Feed lightly every 4–6 weeks during active growth
   Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers during flowering to promote blooms over foliage

8. 🛡️ Pest & Disease Control
   Common pests: Bulb mites, aphids, snails
   Diseases: Bulb rot from waterlogging, fungal leaf spots
   Use well-draining soil to prevent rot
   Treat pests organically with neem oil or insecticidal soap if needed

9. 🌸 Aftercare & Maintenance
   Allow leaves to yellow and die back naturally before removing
   Mulch to protect bulbs from frost in cooler areas
   Divide and replant bulbs every 3–4 years to maintain vigor
   Store bulbs in a cool, dry place during summer dormancy if lifted

10. 🌱 Regrow Tip
    Propagate by offsets (small bulbs formed around the parent bulb)
    Replant offsets separately for new plants
    Bulbs can be lifted and stored in dry conditions during dormancy, then replanted in autumn

🌸 Benefits of Belladonna Lily

• Stunning large pink trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in late summer

• Adds elegant height and color to garden borders and rockeries

• Drought-tolerant once established, ideal for low-water gardens

• Deer and rodent resistant