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Blooming amaryllis enchant the Christmas window sill. To ensure that the deep red flowers are enthroned on green stalks in time for Christmas, preparations begin in autumn. This guide unlocks the secret of how an amaryllis bulb blooms in opulent bloom just in time for the festival.
Amaryllis blooms at Christmas - if you do everything right
Planting date controls amaryllis flowering time
Amaryllis belong to the exotic genus of knight stars (hippeastrum). Due to their tropical origin, the flower beauties have a different life cycle than native bulb flowers. A natural sensor for the light and temperature conditions controls the flowering time. Local temperatures from 15° to 16° Celsius bring the dormant onion to life. Cared for with the right planting and care plan, an amaryllis will be in full bloom six to eight weeks later. This rule of thumb applies:
- Planting time for flowering amaryllis at Christmas: end of October/beginning of November
An earlier planting date at the beginning of October will give you red amaryllis flowers in Advent. If you plant an amaryllis bulb from mid-December, the flowering period will begin in spring.
This is how amaryllis blooms at Christmas
The horticultural schedule for the splendor of Christmas is based on a combination of planting techniques, light and temperature conditions, and a simple care program. How to do it right:
ingredients
- Flower pot diameter: Distance between the amaryllis bulb and the edge of the pot maximum 4-5 cm
- substrate: peat-free potting soil with a third of lava granules
- drainage: inorganic, small-grained material, such as expanded clay, (€19.73) grit, (€46.95) clay granules
- gloves: Amaryllis bulbs are poisonous
Planting, placing and caring for amaryllis bulbs
To start, place a 2 to 3 cm drainage hole in the flower pot above the opening in the bottom. Fill the container two-thirds full with soil. Plant the knight's star bulb with the tip pointing upwards. It is important to note that the onion is only half covered with substrate. For watering, place the pot in a water-filled saucer. Follow these steps:
- Set up the amaryllis in the pot in a dark place at 16° to 18° Celsius
- Keep the substrate slightly moist and do not fertilize
- When budding is visible, move to a bright window sill with normal room temperatures
Parallel to the growth you increase the water supply. Please keep pouring over the coaster. The core of the substrate should be slightly moist.
tips
Are you giving amaryllis away for Christmas? Then you should be familiar with the complex, non-verbal message to the recipient. Blooming amaryllis means deep admiration, high esteem and close connection.