{"product_id":"hippeastrum-tarantula","title":"Hippeastrum ‘Tarantula’ - Amaryllis bulb with exotic spider-type flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHippeastrum ‘Tarantula’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a spectacular cultivar from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpider Group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, prized for its unusual flowers with very narrow, elongated, slightly twisted petals, creating an exotic, almost spider-like appearance. The flowers combine shades of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elime green, cream, and reddish pink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with stripes and more intense accents toward the center of the flower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cultivar is known for the highly distinctive shape of its flowers, and the KAVB classification places it in the Spider Group, characterized by narrow, slightly overlapping petals and prominent stamens, which contribute to the flower’s ornamental effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Botanical characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eName:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHippeastrum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Tarantula’\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHorticultural group:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spider Group\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e perennial bulbous plant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e large, star-shaped, with very narrow, slightly twisted petals\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lime green, cream, salmon pink to rosy red\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlower stems:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upright, sturdy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e long, lance-shaped, deep green, appearing before, during, or after flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e usually a few weeks after planting, depending on the temperature and condition of the bulb\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pot cultivation, interior decor, Hippeastrum collections\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☀️ Growing conditions and care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e plant the bulb so that approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/3 to 1\/2 of its upper part remains above the substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e very bright location, with strong indirect light or a few hours of gentle sun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStarting temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20-24°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWatering after planting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sparingly until active growth begins; then water moderately\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrowing medium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e airy, fertile, and very well-draining\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePot:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e relatively snug, with good drainage holes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e after leaves appear, during the active growth period\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remove the flower stalk once the flowers have faded, and keep the leaves to replenish the bulb’s reserves\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHippeastrum bulbs need warmth to initiate growth quickly, and flowering can occur under good conditions approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6-10 weeks after planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Growing medium recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efertile, airy, well-draining growing medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that retains moderate moisture without keeping the base of the bulb constantly wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good drainage is essential to reduce the risk of rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ What makes it special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexotic flowers, very different from classic Hippeastrum varieties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003elong, thin, twisted petals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunusual combination of green, cream, and reddish pink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003espectacular appearance even with only a few flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esuitable for Hippeastrum and Amaryllis collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent for indoor flowering during the cold season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe product for sale is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe bulb only, without a pot or growing medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulbs are living organisms, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etheir size, shape, the color of their outer skins, and degree of dehydration may vary naturally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Small dry areas, superficial scars, or peeling of the outer skins may be present without normally affecting the bulb’s viability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe displayed price is for 1 bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57683653591366,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/5E122155-6723-4160-8301-57E240CDCD6D.jpg?v=1792734725","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-be\/products\/hippeastrum-tarantula","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}