What are the cultivation methods and precautions of Amaryllis

Growth habits of Amaryllis

Amaryllis prefers a warm, humid and sunny environment. It grows fastest when the temperature is between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius. During its growth period, it must receive some scattered light. If there is insufficient light, effective photosynthesis cannot be carried out. Coupled with insufficient nutrients in the plant, normal flowering will be affected.

Amaryllis cultivation method

Soil: It is best to use sandy soil when planting amaryllis, because such soil is loose and breathable, and it is not easy to have water accumulation. You can also use some ordinary soil, as long as you mix some leaf mold and sandy soil in it.

Light: Six hours of sunlight is needed every day, but remember not to do it for too long, otherwise Amaryllis will become dehydrated.

Temperature: Normally, the growth temperature should be kept at 15~25°. When the weather is too high in summer, it cannot be grown outdoors. When the weather is hot, you need to sprinkle some water around the branches to moisturize them.

Watering: For pots with good air permeability, such as clay pots, water them thoroughly 1-2 times a week; for pots with poor air permeability, such as plastic pots, water them thoroughly once every 7-15 days; in winter and rainy days, the time can be extended for a few more days. In the hot spring and summer season, please water after the temperature drops.

Fertilization: When the weather is cold in winter, the branches and plants enter a dormant state. It is unnecessary to fertilize at this time. Fertilization for Amaryllis is generally done in spring, and you can start fertilizing after the leaves grow to six centimeters. This can promote later growth.

Pruning: Prune once after the leaves fall and before the buds sprout in early spring, and remove the weak branches, diseased and insect-infested branches to keep the crown sparse, ventilated and light-permeable. To promote the plant to bloom vigorously, the long branches should be cut short to reduce the nutrient consumption of germination, so that the remaining axillary buds can obtain more nutrients and form more flowering and fruiting branches.

Precautions for cultivation of Amaryllis

After the plants bloom every year, you can strengthen the management of water and fertilizer to make the plants grow vigorously. After August, you should apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote flower bud differentiation.

Before winter, dig out the plant with the soil ball, cut off all the leaves, and place it in a place with light at about 5℃ for vernalization. After such low temperature treatment, the bulb has sufficient nutrition, the flower buds are strong, and it will bloom about a month after potting in spring.