As a cut flower, the wonderful amaryllis in the vase presents itself as a blooming work of art. To ensure that the floral splendor lasts for many days, a knight's star should be set correctly and cared for skillfully. This green guide will show you how to do this in detail.
How do I properly care for amaryllis in the vase?
To properly position Amaryllis in the vase, the vase should be at least 3/4 the height of the stem. Cut off the stem ends, wrap with adhesive tape, stabilize the stem and place in room temperature water with freshness agent. Change the water every 2-3 days and trim the stem ends.
Set the knight's star in the vase - How to do it right
Please choose a vase that is at least three quarters of the height of the stem. This means that the stems cannot bend so quickly under the weight of their large flowers. Use normal water at room temperature and add the freshening agent. Instead of setting up the entire bouquet in one go, pick up each knight star individually and edit it like this:
- Cut 4-5 cm from the end of the stem with a sharp knife
- Wrap the end of the shaft with scotch tape or raffia to prevent it from curling
- Insert a floral wire or kebab skewer into the hollow stem to stabilize it
In the vase, a knight's star tends to roll up the stem from below and split it. Although this process does not have a negative impact on durability, the appearance is affected in a transparent container. If this doesn't bother you, you can skip the wrapping.
This care keeps the flowers fresh for a long time
In the vase, the knight's star prefers a similar location to its colleagues in the pot. A bright place with temperatures between 18 and 22 degrees Celsius is ideal. With this care program, the beauty of the flowers is impressively displayed for up to 14 days:
- Change the flower water every 2 to 3 days
- Take this opportunity to trim the stem ends
If you don't have any freshness agent for flowers on hand, simply add a piece of charcoal and a pinch of sugar to the fresh water. Please keep the poison content in Ritterstern in mind when carrying out any care work. Since the plant sap can cause serious skin irritations, wearing gloves is strongly recommended.
Tip
When buying amaryllis for the vase, choose flowers with closed, well-colored buds and you will enjoy your bouquet for 2 weeks or longer. As a further signal of a dewy knight's star, the end of the shaft should be smooth and not frayed.
