|
|
|
Shipping costs in this category €10.00
Quick tips making amaryllis re-bloom
Big flamboyant amaryllis flowers are a delight to the eye. They are also a treasure that can be kept, rejuvenated and enjoyed for years and years. One Connecticut family has kept the same amaryllis going for nearly 40 years!
For those wishing to keep amaryllis flower bulbs growing, year after year, here are simple tips:
After the blossoms fade, cut off the flower stem (not the leaves!) a few inches above its base. Keep the plant growing in a warm, bright location. Don't be surprised if a second stem suddenly appears with another heady round of colorful blossoms!
Water the pot regularly, keeping soil moist not soggy. Apply house plant fertilizer monthly to help the bulb "recharge itself" with energy for next year's bloom. (A leafy amaryllis makes an attractive house plant even without blooms).
In September, stop watering and feeding the plant to give it two to three months (10 - 12 weeks) of "down time." Put the pot in a cool spot and just let it sit, drying out.
In November/December, it is time to clean and repot the bulb. Use the same pot or one sized slightly larger around than the bulb itself. Carefully clean the bulb of dried, loose outer scales and dead foliage. Roots should be fleshy and not damaged.
Re-pot in a clean container with the bulb's "shoulders" above the soil. Water well and place in a warm spot. Until the first sprout appears, water sparingly, then keep moist. Once growing, a cool site in the house is fine. In about eight weeks the bulb will bloom again.
That's all there is to it. Next year, just repeat the cycle. |
| Shipping costs in this category €10.00 |
WORLDPAY
For millions of people around the world, WorldPay is the way to pay - trusted and secure.
|
|
|
