Do Amaryllis prefer large or small pots? Is it better to use a deep or shallow pot for Amaryllis?

Amaryllis is very popular in spring and summer, and is a high-end variety of flowers. Although the price of Amaryllis is very expensive, it has its advantages. The petals of Amaryllis are large and beautiful, and everyone likes it.

Does Amaryllis prefer a large or small pot?

If you want to grow amaryllis well, you must choose a suitable flowerpot for it. The flowerpot should not be too big or too small . Generally speaking, it is better to choose a flowerpot that is twice the size of the amaryllis .

It is better to choose a deep pot for planting amaryllis . Because the space in a deep pot is larger than that in a shallow pot, and the water retention is better, it is more conducive to the development and growth of the root system of amaryllis. The volume of the flower pot should not be too much larger than the volume of the plant. Generally speaking, it is enough to choose a flower pot that is twice the size of the plant.

Time to repot Amaryllis

Amaryllis generally blooms in spring, and you can change the pot after the flowers bloom , so early spring is a better time to change the pot .

After the flowers bloom and small side buds grow, you can change the pot. The advantage of doing this is that the Amaryllis will have a good recovery period at this time. If the roots of the Amaryllis are damaged by mistake when changing the pot, the pot can recover normally, which is conducive to the healthy growth of the Amaryllis.

How to repot Amaryllis

When repotting Amaryllis, it is usually necessary to divide the plant first . If the small bulb of Amaryllis already has an independent root system, the large bulb can be left alone. After taking out the small bulb, just fill the large bulb back into the soil. The roots of the large bulb need to be protected .

Apply base fertilizer before repotting, and apply fertilizer regularly every month after repotting. When growing Amaryllis after repotting, you must pay attention to watering and ensure the soil moisture so that Amaryllis can grow more vigorously.