I have received an amaryllis as a gift and it was spectacular. Do now what? If I keep the bulb, it will bloom again?
It is a common mistake to cut long sheets, strips that emerge with the stem of the flower. Those leaves are absolutely necessary; through photosynthesis, capturing the solar energy that goes to flower next year. When he did bloom, put the amaryllis in pots in a warm, sunny window and water it regularly to foster more leafy growth. Give him some other water-soluble fertilizer or fish emulsion every two weeks. When the weather heats up and nights remain constantly above 50 ° F, move the pot outdoors, leaving the leaves gradually acclimate to direct sunlight. Power and irrigation to encourage lush growth; We entered the best.
Around labor day, stop watering and feeding your amaryllis and let go dormant bulb. Some gardeners turn the pot on its side to make sure that the soil dries completely. Once the leaves have wrinkled, move the inner pot and keep it dry for at least 10 weeks, or if you are ready to wake up the bulb and start again the cycle of bloom. Above the ground with a half-inch more or less than composite or cool mix of padded, water well and move away! : Doug Hall
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