The Amaryllis, correctly called Ritterstern (Hippeastrum), is valued at Christmas time because of its strikingly large flowers. However, if it does not form a flower, this could have several reasons. Here you can find out what they are and how to get them to bloom again.
Why isn't my amaryllis sprouting?
There can bedifferent reasonsthat are preventing your amaryllis from blooming. Maybe you didn'tfertilize properlyorwater it, or you didn't pay attention to the different vegetation phases. Thewrong temperature and lighting conditions also disrupt flower formation.
Does the amaryllis not sprout because it has too few nutrients?
The perennial amaryllis requires a lot of energy to produce a magnificent flower. If it doesn't sprout a bud when it's flowering, it may be because you didn't fertilize or didn't fertilize it properly. In the growth phase(spring to August) you shouldfertilize the amaryllis regularlyA liquid fertilizer is suitable for this (€13.00 on Amazon), which specifically promotes flower formation with phosphorus. Asimple nitrogen fertilizer only promotesleaf growthFrom August you should stop fertilizingso that the plant can grow in theRest phasecan recover.
Did I water too much and that's why the amaryllis isn't sprouting?
The amaryllisdoesn't need a lot of waterBasically, you should water when the plant has fresh green leaves or a flower. Regular watering is crucial, especially in the growth phaseHowever,stop watering from August onwardsso that the plant can draw its strength from inside the tuber. You shouldleave them alone until NovemberOnly start watering them moderately again when they sprout again in December. This stimulates flower formation.
Does the amaryllis not bloom because it is too dark?
In addition to the right nutrients and water, the amaryllis needs the right location at the right time to form flowers. While it is stored as dark and cool as possibleduring the rest phase, the amaryllisneeds a lot of light and warm temperaturesaround 20 degrees Celsius during the flowering phase. If it doesn't do this, it usually only forms leaves without a flower. Evenin the growth phaseafter flowering it still needslots of light and warmthto gather new strength for the next flowering.
Tip
Let the amaryllis rest in autumn
The rest phase is particularly important for the natural development of the amaryllis. From August to November you should stop watering and fertilizing the plant completely. It should also be stored in a dark and cool place. This way it can gather its strength in the tuber and form a flower in December. The flower forms through the right temperature and light conditions at the right time.
