Thanks to its subtropical vegetation cycle, it blooms magnificently in the midst of winter. However, you will only be able to enjoy its magical Christmas blossoms if you plant the knight star correctly. The following answers to important questions show how you can masterfully implement it.

Amaryllis bulbs are planted in November

When is planting time?

November is the start of the planting season for amaryllis plants, which set the scene on the wintry windowsill. The same applies to the knight star. With this choice of date you are perfectly accommodating to the subtropical growth.

At which location does an amaryllis achieve its optimum?

If you allocate a hippeastrum to a sunny, warm location on the south-facing window sill, this circumspection will be rewarded with an opulent splendor of flowers. Where there is a lack of sunlight, the exotic plant only produces long, green leaves. You will look in vain for a winter bloom in the semi-shady place. As long as a knight star is dormant in late summer, the light conditions are of secondary importance.

Which is the best substrate?

An amaryllis feels in good hands in nutrient-rich, structurally stable and slightly acidic potting soil. The top premise is excellent water drainage, since waterlogging makes any hope of a colorful winter bloom go in vain. Ideally, enrich the potting soil with a tablespoon of horn shavings (€32.93) and a handful of perlite (€37.51) respiratory flakes or lava granules. (€13.99)

How do I plant an amaryllis correctly?

Facing a majestic height of up to 100cm, please choose a sturdy 14cm flower pot with a bottom hole for water drainage. Spread some potsherds over this as drainage, covered with an air- and water-permeable fleece. It continues in this order:

  • Fill the tub halfway up with loose, nutrient-rich potting soil
  • Plant the onion in it in such a way that it is only half covered with soil
  • Press the substrate down well for a good ground connection

Immediately after planting, put soft, room-warm water in the saucer for 10-15 minutes. That way, the bulb doesn't get wet, which keeps the dreaded red stinger disease at bay. Please allow the substrate to dry thoroughly before the next watering.

Can I multiply the knight star myself?

A lovingly cared for knight star presents us with numerous daughter bulbs. These thrive at the base of a mother bulb. Once the onions have reached a size of 3 cm, they can be cut off with a sharp knife. You are holding a miniature knight star in your hands, which you can plant and care for just like an adult specimen.

tips

The sword of Damocles with a deadly poisonous content dangles above the breathtaking blossom splendor of a hippeastrum. If only a few grams of the onion get into the organism, the consequences are fatal for humans and animals. Therefore, cultivate a knight star out of the reach of children and pets. Planting and care should only be done with protective gloves.

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Vegetable garden