The amaryllis is a very interesting flower.

For one, it is immortalized in many poems from the Victorian era by the likes of Tennyson.

It also has an interesting origin story from Greek mythology as a bittersweet unrequited love.

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But universally, it is this star-shaped red, holiday-vibe flower that is not just stall but also sturdy.

She went to the Oracle of Delphi for instructions.

She would appear in front of Alteos doorstep for thirty straight days.

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While there, she would pierce her heart with golden arrows.

Droplets of her blood would drip in the pathway.

Since then, the flower has been deeply associated withdetermination,courage,will,sturdinessorresilienceandpride.

Amaryllis fun facts

Etymological meaning of Amaryllis

Even the etymology of the flower amaryllis has more than one explanation.

The second explanation is that it comes from the wordAmarellawhich means bitter bulb.

You must also know that the name amaryllis is differently used even now.

Amaryllis flower meaning and symbolism

In some regions, the amaryllis is also called belladonna lily and resurrection lily.

It means a festive mood and gathering with loved ones.

Strikingly, in the tattoo world, blank ink and multi-colored flower inks, in themselves are also meaningful.

Amaryllis meaning in different cultures and countries

Black ink amaryllis tattoos, according to him, means sturdiness and wisdom.

Amaryllis flower colors meaning

The colors of flowers are often laden with meaning.

Meanings vary depending on the colors and the amaryllis is one with multilayered meanings too.

Amaryllis tattoo meaning

It also relishes a sense of joy, happiness and thriving.

Message of the Amaryllis flower

Giving the amaryllis flower to people comes with a load of meanings.

It is also abeautiful indoor plantthat is easy to grow and propagate.

Amaryllis flower color meanings

As a matter of fact, with proper maintenance, the mother plant could survive for a hundred years.