11/04/2024
Did you save an Amaryllis bulb from last year? Do you want big blooms for the holidays? The next two weeks are a perfect time to start your Amaryllis ! The guy in photo one was started today, November 4th. As he grows we will share some updates . We have lots of Amaryllis is stock, call, text,email for your gift giving options! We have posted our preferred starting method below.
Blooming a saved Amaryllis bulb
• Remove from soil and discard old soil
• Fill a 6inch or deeper pot full of moistened potting soil (add a smidge of fertilizer if potting soil does not have any
included in it)
• Place bulb on top of soil fanning out the roots on top of the soil
• Fill in around the bulb with more moistened soil firming the soil in with your fist, leave ½ of the bulb uncovered
• Place in a warm spot of your home (65-80°F)
• Water with warm water only when top 1inch of soil is completely dry
• Wait and watch, within two-four weeks the stems will emerge
• Once stems emerge and are three inches, place in a sunny spot or provide artificial light
• Water when tip 1inch of soil is dry
• Turn pot if stems lean towards light- this will help keep stems nice and straight
• Once blooming remove follow directions for caring for your Amaryllis