How does northern amaryllis spend the winter?

1. Potted Planting

Winters in the north are relatively cold, so if you are growing potted plants, you need to move them indoors for the winter. At the end of autumn, the bulbs should be cut off and placed in a ventilated and cool place to dry. Then place them in a sand basin. They do not need to be watered or exposed to the sun, just keep them dry.

In addition, another method is to place it in a flowerpot and let the bulbs dormant naturally. Be careful not to water it and the indoor temperature should be below 23 degrees. If the temperature is not controlled and water is not stopped, the plant will continue to consume nutrients, which will affect its flowering and growth next year.

2. Field planting

If it is planted in the open field on a large scale, it cannot be kept indoors over the winter. After winter comes, the leaves on the ground begin to dry up and wither. At this time, you should cut off the dead branches and leaves, and cover the plants with film, straw mats or soil to keep warm and moisturize. Be careful not to water at this time, otherwise the bulbs underground will easily be frozen and damaged. Alternatively, you can dig out the bulbs and store them in sand, which can also keep them warm. The bulbs should be planted in time after winter.