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How to Take Care of an Amarillas Plant
How to Take Care of an Amarillas Plant. Amaryllis, also known by the botanical term Hippeastrum, produce large, bright flowers. They often have two or three stalks and flower for six to 10 weeks. The plant needs the most care immediately after the flowering season. Amaryllis flower at different times of the year depending on the climate. The plants...
Amaryllis, also known by the botanical term Hippeastrum, produce large, bright flowers. They often have two or three stalks and flower for six to 10 weeks. The plant needs the most care immediately after the flowering season. Amaryllis flower at different times of the year depending on the climate. The plants are not hardy, so will not survive outdoors in cooler climates. They are content in a constant temperature.
Things You'll Need
Watering can
Water
Small stick
Place the plant in a sunny location within the house. Amaryllis like direct sunlight and a warm environment while they are growing. They will bloom earlier if they have a constantly warm home. Amaryllis prefers a temperature of around 64 degrees F.
Pour water into the container around the pot. Do not over water amaryllis. One of the most common mistakes is drowning the roots, which causes mould to grow under the soil. For best results let the plant draw up as much water as it wants from the tray around the pot. When it has stopped drawing the water, empty the excess out.
Poke a stick into the soil close to the plant's base to support it as it grows. Do not let the plant lean to one side, as it could snap.
Move the plant out of the direct sun once the blooms appear.
Snip off the flowers when they die. Remove the flowers near the top off the plant as they wilt. When all the blooms have finished, cut the stalk off the plant around 2 inches from the base.
Put the plant back in its full-light location. Some plants will produce a second round of flowers if they are well cared for.
