Amaryllis
Amaryllis
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HippeastrumVARIETIES: Amaryllis - H. hybrids Appleblossom - blush pink Beautiful lady - Salmon orange Fire Dance - Bright red Scarlet admiral - Deep scarlet White Giant - Snowy White MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 1 - 2 feet stems BLOOMING: Winter and spring. Keep plants cool and out of the sun while in bloom. LIGHT: At least 4 hours of bright indirect sunlight per day. Keep out of direct sunlight while in bloom. TEMPERATURE: Night = 60 - 65°F (16 - 18°C) Day = 70°F (21°C) or higher Keep plant slightly cooler while in bloom. WATERING: After planting a bulb, water well once. Do not water again unitl you see the flower stalk begin to emerge. Then keep the soil moist until the leaves begin to turn yellow and fall off. Reduce water while plant is dormant. HUMIDITY: Undemanding FERTILIZING: Fertilize monthly starting one month before desired bloom. Do not fertilize after leaves have yellowed and fallen off. PROPAGATION: Propagate from small bulbs that develope beside the old one. You can also propagate from seed but it will take about 3-4 years for the bulb to reach a large enough size to produce any flowers. REPOTTING: Every 3 - 4 years. |
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