How to raise Amaryllis at home

Amaryllis growing conditions

The suitable temperature for the growth of Amaryllis is 18-25℃. The winter temperature should be 10-12℃ and should not be lower than 5℃. The sunlight should not be too strong. Avoid long-term direct sunlight in summer. The soil requires loose, fertile sandy loam with good drainage. Avoid heavy clay soil and the pH should be 5.5-6.5.

How to grow Amaryllis

Amaryllis should be placed in front of a window with bright light and good ventilation. It can receive appropriate amount of direct sunlight in spring and autumn, and sufficient sunlight in winter. It should be watered every 2-3 days. However, if the soil is not permeable enough, wait until the soil is dry before watering. During its growth stage, it needs to be supplemented with flower fertilizer in time.

Watering Amaryllis

Keep Amaryllis moist and water thoroughly. You can water it when you see the soil in the pot is dry, but avoid too much water and poor drainage.

Fertilization of Amaryllis

When planting Amaryllis, base fertilizer should be applied. During the growth process, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be applied once a month. Fertilizers should be applied thinly and frequently to promote flower bud differentiation and flowering.

Pest and disease control of Amaryllis

1. Leaf spot disease prevention and control methods: Before the end of winter, the diseased leaves on the plants should be cut off and then piled together and burned, which can reduce the source of the disease. When the disease occurs, a little carbendazim should be sprayed. It is difficult to eradicate it in one go, so you can spray it 3-4 times in a row.

2. Methods for controlling chrysanthemum longhorn beetles: When an insect pest is found, the drooping leaves should be cut off in time. This can kill the larvae that may be hidden on them. When they hatch into adults, they can be caught and killed in time.

How to grow Amaryllis at home

1. Watering: When caring for Amaryllis, it does not need to be watered too frequently. If the soil is more permeable, you can water it every 2-3 days. But if the soil is not permeable enough, then water it once and wait until it is completely dry before watering again.

2. Sunlight: Amaryllis cannot grow without the support of sunlight, but at the same time it is also afraid of strong light because it may be sunburned. Therefore, when caring for it, it should be provided with gentle light for a long time.

3. Fertilization: Amaryllis likes fertilizer. During the entire growing period, apply decomposed liquid fertilizer every 7-8 days. In addition, when its flower arrows grow out, apply flower fertilizer containing phosphorus and potassium every 10 days to promote the growth of flower arrows.

Amaryllis maintenance precautions

1. Every time the amaryllis flowers wither, if you do not need to keep seeds, you should cut off the flower arrows in time to prevent them from bearing fruit, reduce nutrient consumption, and allow them to bloom a second time.

2. Amaryllis should be moved into a dark place indoors during winter dormancy. The room temperature should generally be kept at around 3 degrees Celsius, not too high. The pots should be moved outdoors for maintenance at the end of March or the beginning of April every year.