Hippeastrum Cardenasii (neopardinum) EXTREMELY RARE Amaryllis Species Bulb
Item History & Price
Hippeastrum cardenasii
(formerly "neopardinum")Very rare and highly prized species!
New species described in 2015!Amaryllis are well-known and loved all over the world for their reliable, huge and handsome blooms. All of these giant-sized amaryllis are hybrids, however the species amaryllis (non-hybridised) have a grace and beauty often absent in the hefty, stocky amaryllis found in stores.This auction features a very rare, highly sought-after species prized for its large, ceri...se-pink flowers. This uniquely vibrant shade of pink is almost neon, all the more mesmerising for its exquisite pattern of stripes and spots, set against intense cerise-pink stamens! Hippeastrum cardenasii is endemic to the mountains of Bolivia at a moderate elevation of 1500m.
The ideal temperature range for this species is nights above 12C (55F) and days below 30C (86F), but it will probably tolerate higher temperatures if kept sheltered from direct sun or cooler if kept dry in winter (protect from frost). Knowing how deep to plant your Hippeastrum species is considered a significant factor in their health and blooming potential; H. cardenasii likes to have a bit of its neck exposed. This species' leaves, flowers and roots are more delicate than many Hippeastrum species but it isn't difficult to grow. It does produce offsets, but it is slow to do so. Depending on your conditions this species may be deciduous in winter; regardless, water should be reduced during cool weather. As with all Hippeastrum, well-aerated and well-drained media is important and while not essential, decent humidity provides better leaf growth. Most Hippeastrum benefit from strong, filtered light (2500-4500 foot candles).
The offset bulb you are bidding on is 2.5 years old and is shown above in image #3. This offset bulb is approximately two years from blooming when grown under ideal conditions. This clone was raised from seed and is free of pathogenic virus, an important consideration for any bulb collector.Don't miss out on this! Very rarely offered for sale anywhere.
Your bulb will be shipped bare root with its leaves removed.------------------------------------------------Terms and Conditions(Updated 15 July 2018)PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING:I propagate and sell high-quality, rare plants from my collection, most of which are very hard to find anywhere. I'm passionate about propagating and distributing rare flora. You can bid with confidence knowing that you will be shipped healthy material. I maintain high standards of hygiene and nutrition for my plants. All plants are grown in soil-less media on raised benches or in controlled growing environments with the aim to ensure that plants are free of pests and/or pathogens. My collection is built up from years of searching, trading and careful purchasing from ethical sources, both domestic and international. My motivations for selling plants on eBay are twofold: firstly to expand the range of special and beautiful plants available to interested gardeners and horticulturists both for their enjoyment and to help ensure these species' survival ex situ by increasing their numbers and availability. Secondly it’s to help support my efforts in the propagation of rare species, as all the money from your purchases go directly to paying my for my greenhouse utility bills, propagation supplies as well as to help me acquire new plant material.I put care and time into writing each description for plant auctions; I attempt to cover all relevant information necessary for your success in growing each species in your home, garden or greenhouse. I recommend saving a copy of the cultural advice in the listing for future reference. Included with each auction listing are pictures of the plant you will receive indicated by the phrase "You are bidding on ___ shown above in pictures #_ above", usually with a finger, ruler or other indicator of real-life scale so that you know what to expect; please be sure to read the listing.I only use photos in my listings that I have permission to use. When I don't have access to or permission for photos, I try to provide links to internet search results to help you find relevant images. eBay is rife with unethical plant sellers who brazenly steal photos in order to sell their seeds and plants without permission or compensation to the photographers (auctions with photos are much more successful than those without photos). This is wrong on so many levels and their illegal behaviour reflects poorly on such sellers and casts considerable doubt on the veracity and true identity of the plant material they purport to sell. Sadly, every week I find my photos and those of other photographer friends being used on eBay illegally. I contact eBay regularly and they remove these copyright infringements via their VeRO programme. It is my hope that if enough customers report and boycott the unethical sellers, we can make eBay a safer and fairer place. You deserve to buy plant material that is true to its advertised identity, not grow something for a number years only to find that when it blooms it was not what you paid good money for!Feedback: My priority is on providing you with special, healthy plants in a timely fashion, and I have found that giving and chasing down feedback distracts from this objective. If you are happy with your experience I certainly appreciate positive feedback. If you are for some reason unhappy with your experience, please contact me before leaving your feedback, otherwise you're not giving your seller an opportunity to remedy the issue.Shipping:These days I ship most plants via USPS Priority Mail and seeds via 1st Class). The shipping charges may seem higher than average but this is because most sellers do not charge the true cost of shipping. The shipping you pay includes the cost of the packing materials and my time: preparation of plants for shipping, packing, driving to and queuing to ship at post office. I do everything myself so that it is executed to the highest standard. The shipping cost also reflects recent price increases by USPS and eBay's new policy of taking a significant cut of the shipping you pay for themselves. I pack your purchases carefully and in the way I would like to receive a plant if I were a customer. Delivery confirmation is now included in the shipping cost, however tracking and/or insurance are not included but are available upon request made before or at the time of payment. I can also offer shipping via other USPS services such as First Class mail or Express Mail. For information on international shipping, please read more below.The vast majority of my offerings can be combined for significant savings on cost. Depending on size, any additional plants will only add $2-3 per plant to the initial shipping cost of the 1st plant you purchase. Combining multiple items is a great way to save on shippingThe winning bidder of the auction is responsible for checking on weather forecasts and how they may adversely affect the shipment of plants. I am located in mild climate that facilitates safe shipping year-round. If extreme weather (below 32°F or above 95°F) is occurring in your area and/or the area that lie between my location and that of your shipping address, you may wish to request that I hold your purchase until better weather or have them shipped faster than for what Priority Mail allows. If requested at or before the time of payment, I am willing to hold on to purchases until weather improves. Another option is upgrading to shipping via Express Mail. I cannot replace plants that are damaged by extreme cold or heat in transit, thus during extreme weather it is important to thoroughly consider your options for shipping.Attention International bidders:It is the responsibility of bidders with local regulations on movement of plant material to understand and comply with import restrictions that may exist and inform me of any relevant packing and shipping instructions. I will pack your plants with the utmost care and while it is rare that plants die in transit, I cannot guarantee their viability because of factors beyond my control. In all cases, I recommend that such bidders contact me before placing bids. I will not replace or refund purchases of plants that have been lost/confiscated or which perish in transit; by bidding you agree to accept responsibility for this risk. Because of CITES regulations, none of my orchid auctions are open to buyers outside the US.Ask me:If in doubt or if there are any issues, please contact me. Please note that because my auctions begin and end always on Sundays and I only answer eBay emails on the weekend; I appreciate your understanding.VERY IMPORTANT: I only correspond via the email/message service provided by eBay. Do not send any messages to me via my payment email address because I will not see them.
(formerly "neopardinum")Very rare and highly prized species!
New species described in 2015!Amaryllis are well-known and loved all over the world for their reliable, huge and handsome blooms. All of these giant-sized amaryllis are hybrids, however the species amaryllis (non-hybridised) have a grace and beauty often absent in the hefty, stocky amaryllis found in stores.This auction features a very rare, highly sought-after species prized for its large, ceri...se-pink flowers. This uniquely vibrant shade of pink is almost neon, all the more mesmerising for its exquisite pattern of stripes and spots, set against intense cerise-pink stamens! Hippeastrum cardenasii is endemic to the mountains of Bolivia at a moderate elevation of 1500m.
The ideal temperature range for this species is nights above 12C (55F) and days below 30C (86F), but it will probably tolerate higher temperatures if kept sheltered from direct sun or cooler if kept dry in winter (protect from frost). Knowing how deep to plant your Hippeastrum species is considered a significant factor in their health and blooming potential; H. cardenasii likes to have a bit of its neck exposed. This species' leaves, flowers and roots are more delicate than many Hippeastrum species but it isn't difficult to grow. It does produce offsets, but it is slow to do so. Depending on your conditions this species may be deciduous in winter; regardless, water should be reduced during cool weather. As with all Hippeastrum, well-aerated and well-drained media is important and while not essential, decent humidity provides better leaf growth. Most Hippeastrum benefit from strong, filtered light (2500-4500 foot candles).
The offset bulb you are bidding on is 2.5 years old and is shown above in image #3. This offset bulb is approximately two years from blooming when grown under ideal conditions. This clone was raised from seed and is free of pathogenic virus, an important consideration for any bulb collector.Don't miss out on this! Very rarely offered for sale anywhere.
Your bulb will be shipped bare root with its leaves removed.------------------------------------------------Terms and Conditions(Updated 15 July 2018)PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING:I propagate and sell high-quality, rare plants from my collection, most of which are very hard to find anywhere. I'm passionate about propagating and distributing rare flora. You can bid with confidence knowing that you will be shipped healthy material. I maintain high standards of hygiene and nutrition for my plants. All plants are grown in soil-less media on raised benches or in controlled growing environments with the aim to ensure that plants are free of pests and/or pathogens. My collection is built up from years of searching, trading and careful purchasing from ethical sources, both domestic and international. My motivations for selling plants on eBay are twofold: firstly to expand the range of special and beautiful plants available to interested gardeners and horticulturists both for their enjoyment and to help ensure these species' survival ex situ by increasing their numbers and availability. Secondly it’s to help support my efforts in the propagation of rare species, as all the money from your purchases go directly to paying my for my greenhouse utility bills, propagation supplies as well as to help me acquire new plant material.I put care and time into writing each description for plant auctions; I attempt to cover all relevant information necessary for your success in growing each species in your home, garden or greenhouse. I recommend saving a copy of the cultural advice in the listing for future reference. Included with each auction listing are pictures of the plant you will receive indicated by the phrase "You are bidding on ___ shown above in pictures #_ above", usually with a finger, ruler or other indicator of real-life scale so that you know what to expect; please be sure to read the listing.I only use photos in my listings that I have permission to use. When I don't have access to or permission for photos, I try to provide links to internet search results to help you find relevant images. eBay is rife with unethical plant sellers who brazenly steal photos in order to sell their seeds and plants without permission or compensation to the photographers (auctions with photos are much more successful than those without photos). This is wrong on so many levels and their illegal behaviour reflects poorly on such sellers and casts considerable doubt on the veracity and true identity of the plant material they purport to sell. Sadly, every week I find my photos and those of other photographer friends being used on eBay illegally. I contact eBay regularly and they remove these copyright infringements via their VeRO programme. It is my hope that if enough customers report and boycott the unethical sellers, we can make eBay a safer and fairer place. You deserve to buy plant material that is true to its advertised identity, not grow something for a number years only to find that when it blooms it was not what you paid good money for!Feedback: My priority is on providing you with special, healthy plants in a timely fashion, and I have found that giving and chasing down feedback distracts from this objective. If you are happy with your experience I certainly appreciate positive feedback. If you are for some reason unhappy with your experience, please contact me before leaving your feedback, otherwise you're not giving your seller an opportunity to remedy the issue.Shipping:These days I ship most plants via USPS Priority Mail and seeds via 1st Class). The shipping charges may seem higher than average but this is because most sellers do not charge the true cost of shipping. The shipping you pay includes the cost of the packing materials and my time: preparation of plants for shipping, packing, driving to and queuing to ship at post office. I do everything myself so that it is executed to the highest standard. The shipping cost also reflects recent price increases by USPS and eBay's new policy of taking a significant cut of the shipping you pay for themselves. I pack your purchases carefully and in the way I would like to receive a plant if I were a customer. Delivery confirmation is now included in the shipping cost, however tracking and/or insurance are not included but are available upon request made before or at the time of payment. I can also offer shipping via other USPS services such as First Class mail or Express Mail. For information on international shipping, please read more below.The vast majority of my offerings can be combined for significant savings on cost. Depending on size, any additional plants will only add $2-3 per plant to the initial shipping cost of the 1st plant you purchase. Combining multiple items is a great way to save on shippingThe winning bidder of the auction is responsible for checking on weather forecasts and how they may adversely affect the shipment of plants. I am located in mild climate that facilitates safe shipping year-round. If extreme weather (below 32°F or above 95°F) is occurring in your area and/or the area that lie between my location and that of your shipping address, you may wish to request that I hold your purchase until better weather or have them shipped faster than for what Priority Mail allows. If requested at or before the time of payment, I am willing to hold on to purchases until weather improves. Another option is upgrading to shipping via Express Mail. I cannot replace plants that are damaged by extreme cold or heat in transit, thus during extreme weather it is important to thoroughly consider your options for shipping.Attention International bidders:It is the responsibility of bidders with local regulations on movement of plant material to understand and comply with import restrictions that may exist and inform me of any relevant packing and shipping instructions. I will pack your plants with the utmost care and while it is rare that plants die in transit, I cannot guarantee their viability because of factors beyond my control. In all cases, I recommend that such bidders contact me before placing bids. I will not replace or refund purchases of plants that have been lost/confiscated or which perish in transit; by bidding you agree to accept responsibility for this risk. Because of CITES regulations, none of my orchid auctions are open to buyers outside the US.Ask me:If in doubt or if there are any issues, please contact me. Please note that because my auctions begin and end always on Sundays and I only answer eBay emails on the weekend; I appreciate your understanding.VERY IMPORTANT: I only correspond via the email/message service provided by eBay. Do not send any messages to me via my payment email address because I will not see them.
