How to Handle Amaryllis Post-Blooming: A 5-Step Guide for keeping Your Vibrant Holiday Blossom
The Amaryllis, a popular indoor plant known for its vibrant blooms, is mostly hybrid, resulting from crossing different species of Hippeastrum. One such radiant red Amaryllis, available at Walmart, thrives in bright indoor light and is suitable for zones 8-10.
To ensure repeated blooming, it's essential to maintain the bulb slightly root-bound. Repot only when necessary, moving it into a pot just one size larger. This helps maintain optimal flowering conditions.
Amaryllis plants typically bloom for around one to two months. Afterward, during dormancy, stop watering the bulb and let it rest for at least two months.
When moving the Amaryllis outdoors, find a semi-sunny spot to avoid full sun. If moving outside is not an option, the plant can be kept indoors as long as it gets plenty of light. In spring, the potted bulb can be moved outdoors to get extra sun and warmth.
Leaves will grow from the bulb after the flowers have been cut off or the stalk has shriveled. The flowering stalk can be cut off, but leaving it to shrivel is also acceptable.
If the bulb fails to bloom again, it may not have received enough light and/or fertilizer all summer to replenish itself. To help rejuvenate the bulb, fertilize it all summer while it is actively growing.
If the Amaryllis starts growing offsets, these can be separated and potted up in their own container in the spring. After dormancy, move the pot into a warm, sunny location and resume watering to trigger blooming.
Amaryllis bloom once a year and are long-lived plants, easily surviving for decades as long as they receive the proper care. The potted bulb can be placed on a warm, sunny window sill and treated like other houseplants.
In fall, the plant should be allowed to go dormant by reducing watering and moving it to a cooler, darker location. If you're looking for a festive addition to your Christmas decor, consider the beautifully red waxed Amaryllis bulb available on Amazon, which can reach heights up to 18 inches tall.
Lastly, remember that the soft pink waxed Amaryllis with bright red flowers requires no water or soil to grow; it only needs a bright location. With the right care, your Amaryllis will continue to bring radiant beauty to your home for years to come.
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