Why doesn't Amaryllis bloom?

reason

Lack of fertilizer

Although Amaryllis has bulbs to store nutrients, it needs a lot of nutrients when it blooms.

Light discomfort

Most of the amaryllis potted plants at home are placed on the coffee table in the living room or on the balcony. If placed on the coffee table, only a little scattered light will shine in, which is enough sunlight for the growth of leaves. However, there are only 2 to 3 hours of scattered light in a day, which is far from enough for the plants to bloom normally.

Entering the room too early

Moving flowers indoors too early in autumn is a common problem for many flower lovers. They are worried that the flowers will be frostbitten, so they put them in a greenhouse as soon as autumn comes. You should know that flowers in a greenhouse are often too delicate.

Incorrect winter storage

If the plant is not removed from the pot during winter and the temperature is higher than 15°C, the bulbs will grow normally and will not be able to rest and replenish nutrients, which will affect flowering in the second year.

Do not plant too deep

Many flower lovers will remove the bulbs of Amaryllis during its dormant period and store them, and replant them in spring. Pay attention to the fact that the bulbs are buried too deep in the soil, which will cause poor breathing, slow growth, fewer flowers or even no flowers.

Workaround

Fertilize frequently

To promote the growth of flower buds, apply compound fertilizer 1 to 2 times every spring, mainly nitrogen fertilizer. In summer and autumn, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are mainly used.

Increase lighting

Before flowering, move the plant to a well-ventilated and appropriately shaded place. Note that in summer, normal light is sufficient except for appropriate shade at noon. Especially in spring and autumn, ensure sufficient sunshine.

Proper storage

After the flowers fall, the leaves will not wither immediately, so do not move them indoors immediately. It is best to move them indoors when the outdoor temperature reaches around 5℃. At this time, the plant enters a dormant period. To ensure the normal dormancy of the plant, control the temperature between 5 and 10°C. The temperature gradually rises after the spring, which is conducive to the germination of flower buds. (If you want to know how Amaryllis hibernates, read about how to care for Amaryllis during its winter dormancy).