“Amaryllis can bloom within a month after winter planting, if the right conditions are created. This indoor plant has its own rhythm of development and reacts not to the season, but to heat, light and moisture,” the material noted.
Winter planting of amaryllis often gives rapid results: a peduncle appears within three to four weeks. Dutch varieties are especially consistent: they have large flowers, strong stems and almost guaranteed flowering.
For healthy flowering, amaryllis needs light: bright, diffused. South and south-east windows are best suited. Optimal temperature: 18-22°C, without drafts or sudden changes.
Watering is needed moderately: the soil should be slightly moist. To ensure that the peduncle grows evenly, the pot is periodically turned towards the light.
During the period of active flowering, the plant spends a lot of energy, so feeding is necessary. Liquid fertilizers for flowering or bulbous plants are best. Feed amaryllis every 10-14 days, always in moist soil. This continues flowering and makes the color brighter.
To prolong flowering, the pot should not be placed near radiators, because dry air accelerates the withering of the flower. After flowering, the peduncle is cut off, but the leaves are left: they feed the bulb for the next cycle.
