Although amaryllis looks completely exotic, as if taken straight from the tropical jungle, we can successfully enjoy it at home. However, it requires a completely different treatment than other plants. And no wonder, it grows from a bulb and invests all its strength in producing flowers, which is why it is called a naked plant because it does not produce many leaves. It is said that she wakes up from sleep like a sleeping beauty, which makes every home gardener very happy.
Queen among flowers. A large flower from an inconspicuous bulb
And it all starts with an onion. More and more often there is even a set in a charming box, in which we will find a pot and a bulb. And it really is a great idea for an original gift, although it may not look very inviting at first. The bulb is small and wrinkled and completely inconspicuous. This set should be placed on a bright and warm windowsill and watered patiently. You can also buy onions yourself. The bigger it is, the bigger the flowers it will produce. We put it in a small pot, it should stick out and barely fit. The ideal one will be one with a diameter of 15-20 cm and necessarily with a drain. The soil should be light and fertile, and the onion should protrude 1/3 of its height above the ground. We water it systematically so that the soil is still slightly moist, and every two weeks the bulb should be fed with fertilizer for flowering plants.
In a short time, the bulb should sprout one shoot, without leaves. And from it a beautiful flower, which can even be the size of a human hand. It is worth noting that it blooms in winter, so now is the best time to start breeding.
What is worth remembering? Check the bulb before planting
Check the onion, it should be firm and firm. After purchase, it can be soaked in water for an hour and then planted. It is also worth checking if any colonies of enemies such as spider mites are developing. Amaryllis should start to bloom in about three weeks, and when the first buds appear, water abundantly and often. After flowering, cut off the flowers, still moderately water the plant, but wait for its leaves to dry and go into hibernation. We can plant it again next year.
Source: Gazeta
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