Amaryllis

 Amaryllis
  Amaryllis

Amaryllis Tips:

• Planting Time:  October until the end of April.
• Flowering Time:  Late December until the end of June.
• Flowering time is 7-11 weeks.
• Larger bulbs produce many flowers.
• Always store un-planted bulbs in a cool place between 40-55 deg. F. 

Flowering Duration

Bulbs will flower in 7-11 weeks as a general rule.  In winter the flowering time will be longer than in spring Season.  Set up your planting schedule between October and April. To achieve continuous bloom, plant at intervals almost 2 weeks for stunning color in your  garden or Home

Flowering Care

After the amaryllis has stopped flowering, it can be Produce flower again.  Cut the old flowers from the stem after flowering, and when the stem starts to sag, cut it back to the top of the bulb.
Leaf Growth and Development. all summer Continue to water and fertilize as normal or for at least 5-7 months, allowing the leaves to fully develop and grow. When the leaves begin to yellow, which normally occurs in the early fall, cut the leaves back to about 2 inches from the top of the bulb and remove the bulb from the soil.Bulb Storage. Clean the bulb and place it in a cool (40-50 deg,dark place such as the crisper of your refrigerator for a minimum of 5 weeks.
Caution: Do not store amaryllis bulbs in a refrigerator that contains apples, this will sterilize the bulbs. Store the bulbs for a minimum of 6 weeks.Plant Again. After 7 weeks you may remove bulbs whenever you would like to plant them. Plant bulbs 7 weeks before you would like them to bloom.