How to Grow and Make Amaryllis Bloom Again: A Quick Guide
Amaryllis is a stunning plant that can bring vibrant blooms to your home or garden, and with proper care, it can bloom year after year. Whether you’re growing it indoors or outdoors, here’s how to grow and make your Amaryllis bloom again.
Materials and Care for Amaryllis:
1. Soil and Irrigation: Use medium-weight, well-draining soil. Add sand for mature plants. Water only when the soil is dry and ensure it gets plenty of sun.
2. Soil Preparation: Amaryllis prefers well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8. For sandy soils, add decomposing compost.
3. Bulb Selection: Larger bulbs bloom sooner, while smaller ones take longer. They thrive indoors and in the garden.
4. Blooming Season: Amaryllis blooms from March to June. Keep the top 5 cm of soil moist, not soaking.
5. Fertilization: In autumn, after flowering and before leaf growth, use controlled-release organic fertilizer.
Trimming and Extra Care:
1. Pruning: After flowering, cut off the spent flower heads and stems. Remove dead leaves in late spring.
2. Pests and Diseases: Watch for slugs and snails. Use iron pellets to protect your plant. In humid conditions, use copper fungicide to avoid leaf burns.
Propagation and Rebirth of Bulbs:
1. Propagation: In late spring or early summer, when the leaves are fully dry, divide bulbs. Replant immediately.
2. Dormancy: Allow bulbs to go into dormancy for 10-12 weeks in a cool, dry place. Replant in fresh soil and place in a sunny spot to wake up the plant.