How To Plant Amaryllis Bulbs Indoors
The best time is when the plant is dormant.
How to plant amaryllis bulbs indoors. Blooming leave the foliage to grow through the summer and die back in fall. Before you plant your bulb soak it in lukewarm water for two to four hours. Youll often see Amaryllis bulb kits where you get the bulb pot and planting medium.
Plant the bulb up to its neck with the pointed end up being careful not to damage the roots in the process. Water from the top using tepid tap water. While growing amaryllis indoors you should fertilize the plant every two to three weeks.
Follow along today as I share How to Grow Amaryllis Bulbs Indoors. Often they are packaged in pretty boxes for gift giving. Using a compost-rich soil mix plant the bulb into your chosen container being careful not to damage any roots.
The bulbs are big chunky bulbs and are a popular Christmas flower. To encourage blooming indoors during winter move the bulb to a sunny window with at least 4 hours of direct sun exposure. You also will need to water the plant about twice a week.
Plant only two-thirds of the bulb into the soil. Other Amaryllis Indoor Care Tips. Plant the bulbs 8 - 12 apart and with 1 of the bulb peeking above.
If your amaryllis is not already potted plant each amaryllis bulb in a 6-8 pot. Cut the old flowers using. Amaryllis should then bloom again next spring.