Christmas time is the time of special smells - oranges, cookies, spices and pine needles. There is a pleasant smell throughout the house and it gets us in the mood for the holidays. A smelly amaryllis disrupts this scent. Read here what you can do about it.
Why does amaryllis stink?
If you notice an unpleasant smell from your amaryllis (Ritterstern) in the pot, this is probably due torotten roots. These come fromlots of water and waterlogging. Cut flowers start to stink if they sit in the same water for too long.
Why does the amaryllis in the pot stink and what can you do about it?
If your amaryllis starts to stink in the pot, it's probably because you'vewatered it too much. Due to the resulting waterlogging, parts of theroots have already rottedAmarylles cannot tolerate waterlogging and suffer irreparable damage. You shouldtake the tuber out of the ground as quickly as possible, remove any remaining soil andcut off all rotten root partswith a sharp knifeLet the tuber dry well for a few days. You can then replant them in fresh potting soil (€699.00 on Amazon).
How can I prevent the amaryllis plant from smelling?
Amaryllium bulbs in pots don't need a lot of water. They shouldduring the flowering and growth phase(around December to August) butalways kept moist. However, make sure that youdo not water too much to avoid waterloggingIdeally, use a drainage layer in the lower part of the pot to prevent water from backing up to the roots. A hole in the planter with a matching saucer can also help.
From Augustyou should definitely stop watering completely, as the plant will last until November rest needed.
How do I save the amaryllis in the vase if it stinks?
If the amaryllis in the vase smells unpleasant, you probably haven't changed the water in a long time and the cut flower is starting to rot. Act quickly to save as much of the cut flower as possible. Take the amaryllis out of the water andrinse it thoroughly under running waterRemove any mushy or rotten parts, leaving only he althy, fresh Green can be seen on the stem. Then carefully clean the vase and pour in fresh water.
How do I care for the amaryllis in the glass so that it doesn't stink?
An amaryllis in the vase shouldcut one centimeter fresh with every water change. WrapThen wrap theend of the handle with tapeto make it more stable. Repeat the procedureevery few days This way you can easily enjoy the flowers for up to two weeks.
Tip
Amaryllis is poisonous
For your own protection, wear gloves when cutting or repotting. This will prevent any skin irritations or allergies that the plant sap can cause. The amaryllis is very poisonous in all parts of the plant.
