The flowers are considerably longer – more pointed – than other Hippeastrums. When the flower opens it has a green heart and purple/pink striped petals. The flowers diameter is approximately 6 inches and its length around 5 inches. 

Similar products on the market are Lemon Line and Lemon Star but these are both small flowered. Magic Green is large flowered, which together with its color makes it stand out from these other varieties.   

Unusual possibilities 
Hippeastrum can be used on their own in a vase or in mixed bouquets. Remember to use a weighted vase as Hippeastrum are top heavy. A contemporary use of Hippeastrum is to hang it upside down from a line. The hollow stem is then filled with water to prevent the flower from drying out.

Additional editorial information:

Supply     

• Available all year  
• Supplied in boxes with a printed image of the product on the front as standard        

Care Tips   

• Store at 41 to 50°F, dry or in clean water 
• Cut the stems at an angle and place them in clean water 
• Remember, Hippeastrum continues to grow in the vase 
• Cut flower food is not necessary but will not harm if used in mixed bouquets 
• Tell customers to cut a small piece off the stems once every few days to ensure the best vase life 
• Remove dead flowers to retain decorative value 
• Vase life of approximately 2 weeks         

Background   

• Hippeastrum literally means ‘Knight’s Star’ - ‘Hippeus’ = rider/knight - ‘Astron’= Star 
• Originally found in South and Central America and the Caribbean         

A member of the Amaryllidaceae family