The amaryllis impresses us with its large, colorful flowers during Advent and Christmas. They are particularly popular as cut flowers. Find out here how best to cut and care for them so that you can enjoy their flowers for a long time.
How do I cut an amaryllis correctly?
To properly cut the amaryllis, use a sharp, clean knife and trim the stem regularly, every few days, by about an inch. Tie the end of the stem with raffia or use scotch tape to keep the interface fresh. Wear gloves as the plant is poisonous.
Why should I cut the amaryllis?
With the right care, you can keep the amaryllis flowers in thevase fresh for a long time. So you can enjoy the decorative large flowers forfor up to three weeks, which can brighten the mood with their colors, especially in the dark season. Amaryllis become soft particularly quickly at their interface and cannot transport water or nutrients to the flower. A fresh cut helps to prevent this. Otherwise the heavy flower heads will quickly hang unsightly.
How do I cut the amaryllis correctly?
The flower stalk of your amaryllis can and should becut several timesto ensure a good water supply. The interface quickly becomes soft, frays and curls up. Many floriststietheend of the stem with raffiaor use scotch tape to delay this. To increase stability,it is best to shortenthe amarylliswith every water change every few days. Often just one centimeter is enough. The inflorescences of the amaryllis are sufficiently large at up to thirty centimeters.
What should you pay attention to when cutting the amaryllis?
Please note the following tips when cutting your amaryllis to protect yourself and the plant:
- When cutting, use a sharp knife to squeeze the stem as little as possible so that it remains stable and fresh for longer.
- Your tools should also be clean so as not to introduce pathogens through the cut.
- For your own protection, always wear gloves when cutting as amaryllis is poisonous.
How can I also extend the flowering period of the amaryllis?
In addition to cutting the flower stem regularly, you should pay attention to thecorrect water levelin the vase. Amaryllis quickly begin to rot in too much water, which can lead to the flowers snapping off. To avoid this, you shouldchange the water regularlyseveral times a weekand only fill the vase about a hand's breadth with water.
In addition, you should pay attention to the rightlocation with temperatures between 16 and 20 degrees Celsius without cold drafts or warm heating air.
Tip
Attention, the amaryllis is poisonous to humans and animals
Special care must be taken when cutting amaryllis because all parts of it are poisonous and cause skin irritation. Therefore, for your own safety, wear gloves during every step of the process. You should also clean your equipment such as scissors and knives thoroughly after work. Make sure that no children or pets can reach the plant to prevent poisoning.
