Amaryllis Hippeastrum

Those gifted to you (or purchased plants) can go outside in spring, after the threat of frost has passed. Water well following planting until established.Amaryllis appreciate at least one feeding upon emergence in early spring.

After the blooms are spent, the plant prepares for this rest period by storing up lots of food, but as it approaches dormancy, these leaves gradually turn yellow or brown and may droop.

This is the really exciting part about growing, watching the plant develop each day. They are readily available even in supermarkets, most often in boxes, for purchase leading up to the winter holidays.

Besides being inexpensive, this method couldn't be easier, and also makes a great gift.• a clear glass container with an opening wide enough to accommodate the bulb and your hand• a loose, dormant (or barely emerging) amaryllis bulbIf you're like...

It's true, and with suitable care of amaryllis in water, the plant will even bloom abundantly. You want the roots of amaryllis bulbs in water to be fleshy and white. While there are specialized kits available that make this endeavor easier, it's not necessary.All...

Is a blooming bulb that produces spectacular blooms measuring up to 10 inches across, atop sturdy stalks up to 26 inches tall. Read on to learn about just a few of the many amaryllis flower varieties on the market.With so many types of amaryllis to choose...

This encourages the leaves and stalk to develop simultaneously. Although some of the leaves may die in this transition, don't worry, new ones will regrow.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Since, most people...

Storing amaryllis bulbs over the winter is an easy and effective way to get recurring blooms for years to come. If it's in a pot with drainage holes and your nights are warmer than 50 F.

Now you can move it to another pot if you need to.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });When repotting amaryllis, consider the size carefully.

Once the amaryllis flowers are gone, the plant can still provide a tropical look for months. This will gradually cause leaves to wilt and die back. Once the flowers fade, you are still left with a spectacular plant.

Keep reading to learn more about amaryllis seed propagation and how to plant an amaryllis seed., however, or you just don't want to leave things to chance, you can pollinate them yourself with a small paintbrush.

Choose large bulbs without blemish or mold. The bulbs don't need a large pot in spite of their massive blooms and tall stems. Amaryllis forcing indoors is easy and allows you to watch the tall stems grow right before your eyes.

Push it in close to the bulb nose, and keep pushing into it touched the bottom of the pot. This is especially likely if you are growing a cultivar that offers large, double blossoms, like ‘Double Dragon.'The idea behind staking amaryllis plants is to...

Your pot should leave only two inches between its sides and the edges of the bulb.Amaryllis bulbs don't like to sit in damp soil, and too much material around them can lead to them becoming waterlogged and rotten.A good soil for amaryllis plants is well...

When using a liquid fertilizer, feed the plant 2-4 times monthly either every week or bi-monthly. Read on to learn more.Amaryllis is often given as a gift during the holiday season wherein folks treat the plant as a one shot, single blossom plant, almost...

However, garden amaryllis plants are usually divided in autumn months (October/November) or February and March in warmer regions. In the right conditions, outdoor amaryllis plants will produce new bulbs each year, naturalizing into dense colonies.

I've also grown a few amaryllis plants from seed – an exercise in patience, as they can take 3 to 5 years to bloom for the first time. So some of the amaryllis bulbs that I pot up end up going dormant to some extent, and others don't.

“Summer them in light shade,” said Sue, “so you don't have to water so much.” I summered 'Red Lio'n on the kitchen counter dry as a bone. I didn't even pay much attention when it sprouted.

It can also be placed outside in a sheltered area during frost-free months. The butterfly amaryllis, or Hippeastrum papilio, is a relatively new addition to the world of the cultivated amaryllis.

You can also use a little brush or q-tip to transfer pollen from one plant to another. Growing them from strange papery seeds can be even more of an adventure To save space, I'll likely pot them in clumps.

As cut flowers I think these plants have a fantastic future!Bulb stockists are now offering cybister varieties, you can check theon Dave's Garden for suppliers, or go to the variety you want on Plant Files and search for vendors.

Any good, well draining soilless mix will work for an amaryllis. Nestle the bulb into the center of the pot and continue filling in around it until the bulb is 2/3 covered. No! Don't! Too many people toss out their amaryllis plants after their holiday...

Using all four rods gives you a 22-3/4" stake — plenty tall for your biggest amaryllis varieties. Amaryllis are so dramatic and elegant, but the top-heavy blooms are also prone to flopping and toppling over their pots.

Note: Growth cracks may appear in the wax coating on the bulb as the flower stalks emerge and progress to blooming. Our easiest-ever amaryllis needs no planting or watering, the waxed bulb holds all the stored energy and water it needs to grow and bloom.

Bulbs begin blooming in 6-10 weeks; each will produce 1-2 flower stalks. Quantities of these premium bulbs are limited; order early for the best selection. We hand-picked these stunning Dutch varieties to brighten your winter days and give them as gifts...

Known in many areas as the New Zealand Christmas Bell, it loves to bloom during the Christmas season. It was also used by many, including the druids, to ward off evil spirits which were believed to thrive in the dead cold months of winter.

Complete growing instructions included. Carefully cultivated in Holland, these striking amaryllis are revered for their dramatic double flowers. 20-24" stems will develop stunning red blooms with deep white stripes.