AT A GLANCE
How do you properly plant an amaryllis bulb?
What does the Amayllis bulb look like?
The amaryllis bulb is brownish, between eight and fourteen inches tall and thus one of the largest bulbous plants, which impresses us with its colorful large flowers. The plant is not hardy. The world's best-known species is the Knight's Star, a breeding of Hippeastrum vittatum. It originally comes from the subtropical countries in South America, where there are between 70 and 100 different wild species. The poisonous houseplant is also popular as an impressive cut flower, especially at Christmas time.
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How do I plant the amaryllis tuber correctly?
In order to keep the amaryllis for many years, you should keep the tuber in good potting soilplant, best when dormant in autumn or in spring after flowering. Plant them into one
Pot, which is a thumb wider all around the bulb. Approximately a third of the bulb remains above ground. Then water the plant and place it in a warm and bright location. Water regularly and fertilize you should only use them again before flowering.How to properly care for amaryllis bulbs after flowering?
Is the amaryllis withered, you can use the Cut off dead flowers and leaves. In the Summer can she outwards in a warm, partially shaded place. Pour you them upon needso that it doesn't dry out. From Aug Can you water less. This causes the leaves to wither. These are cut off after a few weeks, watering is stopped entirely and the plant migrates for its own sake dormant in a cool, dry place. For flowering, the bulb comes back to a warm and bright place.
Which location is suitable for the amaryllis tuber?
The bulb of the amaryllis runs through the year three growing seasons and has different demands at her Location:
- Growth phase (In spring to summer it needs a warm, partially shaded place at 24 to 26 degrees Celsius)
- Resting phase (In autumn the plant needs rest to gather new strength for flowering. Now she prefers a dark, cool but frost-free spot at around 16 degrees Celsius.)
- Flowering phase (In winter, when it blooms, it is best placed on the windowsill with a light temperature of 20 degrees Celsius.)
Tip
Danger! The amaryllis bulb in particular is very poisonous!
All parts of the amaryllis are poisonous. However, most of the poison is in the storage tissue of the onion. You should therefore work very carefully when handling, planting, caring for and especially cutting. It is best to wear gloves and clean your devices thoroughly after work. Make sure that neither children nor animals can reach the plant.