With its monumental blooms, Amaryllis takes our breath away at a time when other floral beauties are dormant. However, the furious winter bloom is no coincidence, but the result of a careful care program. You can find out here how to properly care for your knight star before, during and after flowering.
The amaryllis usually shows its elegant flowers in winter
Proper care will bring out the blossom
In November, pot an amaryllis bulb deep enough so that half of it is exposed. There should be no more than a thumb's width between the edge of the pot and the tuber. Water the knight star only moderately. The hippeastrum is best kept in a partially shaded location with temperatures between 18 and 22 degrees Celsius. Within 6 to 8 weeks, the first buds will emerge from the bulb.
Tips for care during flowering
If your knight star is in full bloom, it only takes a little time. How to care for your winter beauty professionally:
- Water regularly in a sunny window seat that is not too warm
- Cut off the withered flowers promptly to prevent seed formation
The green leaves usually only sprout during the second half of the flowering period. This is the signal to start nutrient delivery. From this point on, give a liquid fertilizer for bulb flowers every 14 days.
Care program after flowering
The end of the flowering period marks the beginning of the growth phase for your Ritterstern. Therefore, continue the care program seamlessly. Cut off the flower stalks and leaves when they are completely withered. Only from July do you gradually reduce the amount of irrigation water. In August, an amaryllis goes dormant, spending it dry, cool, and dark until the cycle begins again in November.