How to care for Amaryllis in winter

Is Amaryllis afraid of cold?

Amaryllis is afraid of freezing and has certain requirements for wintering temperature. Generally speaking, the most preferred temperature range is 10 to 12 degrees Celsius, and the lowest temperature cannot be lower than 5 degrees.

How to care for Amaryllis in winter

After winter, the withered and yellow leaves of Amaryllis need to be cut off to allow all nutrients to flow back into the bulbs and nourish them. When watering, remember to control the amount and do not water too much, otherwise it will cause water accumulation at the bottom of the pot, which will not be good for growth.

How to grow it vigorously: In winter, you can choose some thin fertilizer water or organic fertilizer to fertilize indoor amaryllis. Applying a small amount can help replenish nutrients and promote growth.

How to prevent the plant from freezing to death: Amaryllis cannot withstand the cold in winter, so take warming measures in time to prevent the plant from being frostbitten. You can choose to cover it with straw to keep it warm, or move it indoors and keep it at a temperature of about 10 degrees.

Can it be exposed to the sun: Amaryllis must be given sufficient light in winter. The more light it gets, the thicker the flower stems will grow. It is generally best to place it on a south-facing balcony, with at least 4 hours of light a day. If it lacks light, its flower stems will grow very thin and the flowers will be small.

How to keep it alive in winter: In the north, trim the bulbs and leaves of Amaryllis in late autumn and early winter, leaving only a bulb. Take out the bulb and dry it in a cool and ventilated place. Then prepare some moist sandy soil, bury the Amaryllis bulb in it, and place it indoors. Pay special attention here, just place it indoors.

How to grow more flowers: Moderate coldness is actually a stimulus to Amaryllis, causing its bulbs to enter a deep dormancy state, allowing the bulbs to grow stronger. Moreover, only Amaryllis that has been treated with cold can bloom. If it is too warm, it will be difficult for it to bloom in the spring.

Precautions for winter cultivation of Amaryllis

When caring for Amaryllis in winter, because the evaporation rate of water is relatively slow, you need to pay attention to controlling watering and keep the soil in the pot from being too dry. Do not give too much water each time to prevent waterlogging and root rot, which will affect normal dormancy.