by Mary Cennamo, Bexar County Master Gardener The Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is a tropical plant that originated in regions of South America and Africa. The genus Amaryllis comes from the Greek word amarysso, which means “to sparkle” and, indeed, Amaryllis are gorgeous, showy flowers. House Plant or in The Garden? The Amaryllis plant is usually a house plant, and often is …
