Amaryllis is a large, generally tropical bulb that you grow as a winter-blooming houseplant or outdoors in Spring.
Flowers
The amaryllis when in flower produces 2 to 5 huge flowers, about 15 cm in diameter, lily-shaped, on long stems, 35 to 50 cm long. The color combinations of the flower are varied and many times exceed any imagination. White, red, orange, yellow, as well as beautiful two-tones with characteristic stripes. Blooms in spring.
Location
The bulb is planted in the autumn months either in a medium-sized pot with drainage holes or in the ground. Place the bulb in a warm, windless and sunny place on your balcony or garden.
Watering
Water the soil well, which should be moist, but not soggy. When the topsoil feels dry to the touch, water again. Excessive moisture can cause the bulbs to rot.
Lubrication
Amaryllis do not have special requirements, adding a small amount of fertilizer when planting will help flowering and the formation of impressive flowers.
Planting depth
The rule is that the planting depth is twice or three times the diameter of the bulb. In light, sandy soils the planting is done deeper in contrast to the clay soils that are done at a shallower depth.
Bulb storage
Once the amaryllis blossom has dried in the spring, stop watering and remove the bulbs from the soil. Then we clean the bulbs by removing the soil and place them in a shady ventilated place. After the amaryllis bulbs are dry, store them in a dry place in cardboard boxes. In order not to collect moisture and the bulbs to germinate, we make small holes in the boxes or we put some perlite inside.
Enemies and Diseases
The amaryllis is attacked by spider mites, thrips and fungi.
Bulb size 30/32
Available in red, cherry, and two-tone
