What are the methods for growing Amaryllis?

Amaryllis is a beautiful bulbous plant with diverse flower colors, including red, pink, white, and various hybrid bicolors. It has a long flowering period and is easy to cultivate, making it suitable for indoor viewing. Many people want to cultivate Amaryllis, so what are the methods for cultivating Amaryllis? Let’s take a look below.

1. Soil preparation

Amaryllis likes to grow in loose, fertile, well-drained, and air-permeable slightly acidic soil. It can be made by mixing leaf mold, sandy soil, manure soil, etc.

2. Growth temperature

Amaryllis grows best in a temperature range of 18~22℃. It prefers a warm growing environment and has poor adaptability to low temperature and freezing climates. Therefore, during winter care, the room temperature needs to be controlled above 5℃ to ensure safe wintering, and the Amaryllis should be moved indoors as soon as possible.

3. Lighting conditions

Do not expose Amaryllis to direct sunlight at noon, especially when the sun is particularly strong in the summer. Provide shade for Amaryllis in time. If possible, place it under a large tree with dappled sunlight. Move it indoors for maintenance in winter and give it as much sunlight as possible. Place it on a well-ventilated balcony or windowsill indoors so that Amaryllis can enjoy the best nourishment from gentle scattered light.

4. Water and fertilizer irrigation

During the growing period of Amaryllis, do not water it too much. Water it thoroughly when the soil is dry to avoid water accumulation and rot of the bulb. During the growing period of Amaryllis, the growth of bulbs should be promoted, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be applied once every 10 days or so. At the same time, slow-release fertilizers or fermented organic fertilizers should be applied once every 3 months to provide nutrients for the long-term growth of Amaryllis.

5. Maintenance after flowering

After Amaryllis blooms and fades, it is necessary to promptly cut off the flowers and leave only the pedicels, so that the nutrients in the pedicels can flow back into the bulb. Because this stage after flowering is mainly about nourishing the bulbs, allowing them to fully absorb nutrients, allowing the bulbs to grow larger and produce new bulbs, and allowing nutrients to be concentrated on the bulbs. After flowering, fertilize mainly with nitrogen and potassium fertilizers.

6. Reproduction method

Amaryllis can be propagated by seeds, but it is a slow process that takes 2 or 3 years. Many amaryllis are easy to propagate into small bulbs. It is also a common method to propagate amaryllis by dividing the bulbs. The small bulbs produced by the old bulbs are taken out and planted separately. The small bulbs can bloom after about two years.

7. Notes

Every few years, it is necessary to change the soil and pot of the Amaryllis plant as it grows larger and more vigorous. When caring for it, ensure good ventilation conditions and prune it appropriately before and after flowering and during the growing season. In addition, pay attention to the prevention and control of diseases and pests, and spray pesticides regularly.

That’s it