Amaryllis blooms, as a rule, in January-February, but sometimes it can bloom twice a year.
Typically, a month after planting, flowering begins and lasts two to three weeks.
The bulb must be mature: flowering begins when the bulb is three years old.
Planting amaryllis in a pot
It should be deep because the amaryllis bulb puts out long roots, which should not bend too much and be in soil with stagnant moisture.
Don't forget to put a drainage layer of broken brick or expanded clay on the bottom of the pot.
What to do with Amaryllis when it blooms
A gradual reduction in the amount of watering leads to the natural death of leaves.
A plant that has lost all its leaves can be placed in a cool, dark place for 2-3 months.
Around February-March, the bulbs wake up - at this time you can replant the plants or add fresh soil to the pots.
When to prune amaryllis
Leaves are pruned during the dormant period of the bulb.
Green ones cannot be removed unless absolutely necessary; during the growing season they actively supply the bulb with nutrients.
Do I need to trim the leaves of amaryllis
Definitely necessary. This must be done carefully so as not to harm the bulb.
