The amaryllis is a popular souvenir at Christmas time due to its impressive blooms. Unfortunately, the great tuber often ends up in the trash after flowering - wrongly. Because the amaryllis is perennial and, with good care, will bloom again next year.
Can I use the amaryllis bulb again?
The Amaryllis (Knight's Star)is perennialandbloomswith good careagain next year However, to ensure that it blooms again in all its glory at the same time, you should care for the plant appropriately in its different phases of life: growth phase, rest phase and flowering phase.
What do you do with the amaryllis bulb after flowering?
If the Amaryllis, also known as Knight's Star, has faded, you shouldwithered flowerwith the stem cleanlycut off, so that only the leaves remain. Watering and fertilizingContinue to water the plant regularly during thisgrowth phase. A good liquid fertilizer (€9.00 on Amazon), for example, is very suitable. The amaryllis must neither dry out nor be exposed to waterlogging. From mid-May you can put it outside in a shady place so that it can gather new strength for flowering.
What do I do with the amaryllis bulb before it blooms?
In order for the amaryllis to bloom again, care during theresting phaseis particularly important. From August you should stop watering and fertilizing completely. In September the leaves have withered and can be removed. Store the tuberfor at least five weeks,as dark and cool as possible A cool cellar is suitable for this. It doesn't matter whether you store the tuber loose or in a pot with potting soil.
How do I get the amaryllis bulb to bloom again?
If you want your amaryllis to bloom again around Christmas time, you should bring the tuberflowering phase from Novemberbackinto the warm. Slowly get them used to living room temperatures of around 20 degrees Celsius. From now on you shouldwater and fertilize regularly, but not too muchThe plant also needs abright, wind-protected location for example on the windowsill. The flowers form after four to six weeks.
What should you consider when reusing the amaryllis bulb?
In addition to proper care throughout the year, there are a few points to consider so that your amaryllis can grow he althy and strong:
- The houseplant is very sensitive to frost. So bring them back into the warm in time before the first frost.
- The amaryllis must not be exposed to dry heating air or cold drafts (even through a tilted window).
- Make sure you have a good supply of nutrients during the flowering period.
Tip
Wear gloves
All parts of the amaryllis (flower, stem, leaves and especially the tuber) are very poisonous. For your own protection, always wear gloves when repotting or cutting back and clean your tools thoroughly after use. The plant sap may cause unpleasant irritations and allergies if it comes into contact with the skin.
