Method of sowing and propagation of Amaryllis

Seed propagation method of Amaryllis

When propagating Amaryllis through sowing, the germination rate will be higher if the seeds are harvested and planted immediately. When sowing, choose a mixture of peat soil and river sand in a ratio of 2:1.

The seeds of Amaryllis are large, and sowing is mainly done by spot sowing with a spacing of 2 to 3 cm. The suitable temperature for germination is between 15℃ and 20℃. If kept within this range, seedlings will generally emerge in 10 to 15 days. When the seedlings grow two true leaves, they can be transplanted. It usually takes 2 to 3 years from sowing to flowering.

Precautions for sowing and propagation of Amaryllis

Amaryllis is easy to bear fruit, but during the flowering period, artificial pollination is needed to ensure better survival of the seeds. After pollination, the seeds will mature in two months, and each capsule will contain about 100 seeds. If the seeds are planted immediately after harvesting, the germination rate will be high.

After sowing amaryllis, it needs to be placed in a semi-shaded place and the soil in the pot should be kept moist. The temperature should be between 15℃ and 18℃. If the maintenance temperature can reach 18℃ to 20℃, it can germinate faster, and it will germinate in about 10 days. However, for seed propagation, the growth cycle will be relatively long, so you need to wait patiently.