Amaryllis Plant

 Amaryllis flowering bulbs, are the easiest to bring to bloom. This can be accomplished indoor or out, and over an extended period of time. The amaryllis originated in South America's tropical regions.

Amaryllis planting time is October until the end of April. Blooming time is late December until the end of June. Flowering time is seven to ten weeks. Amaryllis planting of larger bulbs will produce more flowers. Always store bulbs not being planted right away in a cool place around forty degrees.

Amaryllis planting originated in South Americas tropical regions and has the botanical name Hippeastrum. Amaryllis planting and the ease with which they can be brought to bloom such large flowers is what make amaryllis planting so popular and in demand all around the world. Amaryllis planting produces flowers in various shades of Red, White, Salmon, and Orange, there are also many striped or multicolored varieties.

The roots of the bulb base should be placed in lukewarm water for for a few hours, before amaryllis planting. Remember if you are unable to plant bulbs keep them in a cool place around forty degrees.

When amaryllis planting place your bulb in a good potting compost. Plant your bulbs up to their necks in potting compost mix, being careful not to damage the roots. Press the soil down firmly to set bulbs in place.

Place the planted bulb in a warm spot with direct light to heat, this necessary for stems to develop. The ideal temperature is around seventy degrees. Water lightly till stem appears, than as buds and leaves appear water more.

Amaryllis planting produces beautiful large stems and flowers, that can be made to flower again. Cut the old flowers from the stem after flowering and when the stem starts to sag. Cut back to the top of the bulb. Continue to water and fertilize as normal all summer, allowing leaves fully develop and grow. When the leaves begin to yellow in early fall, cut the leaves back to about two inches from the bulb and remove the bulb from the soil. Clean the bulb and place in a cool place no warmer than forty degrees for no less than six weeks, after six weeks or more you may remove the bulbs whenever you are ready to replant.