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How to Grow Amaryllis Bulbs in Glass Containers
How to Grow Amaryllis Bulbs in Glass Containers. Amaryllis bulbs (Hippeastrum spp.) are tropical bulbs grown for their large, colorful blossoms. These flowering bulbs produce two or more large trumpet-shaped blossoms in red, pink, orange, rose, salmon and white. Varieties are also available in stripes and multi-colors. Strap-shaped leaves reach 18...
Amaryllis bulbs (Hippeastrum spp.) are tropical bulbs grown for their large, colorful blossoms. These flowering bulbs produce two or more large trumpet-shaped blossoms in red, pink, orange, rose, salmon and white. Varieties are also available in stripes and multi-colors. Strap-shaped leaves reach 18 inches long and appear after the flower stalk grows. Amaryllis flowers are commonly grown in containers for indoor blooms. Growing amaryllis bulbs in glass containers gives you color inside the home in the fall and winter.
Things You'll Need
Pebbles
Glass container
Amaryllis bulb
Scissors
Water
Wash your glass container with soapy water and rinse it in a solution of one part bleach mixed with nine parts water. The container needs to be heavy-duty glass at least 1 inch wider than the amaryllis bulb and at least 8 inches deep. Shallow containers do not provide enough support for your amaryllis bulb, which can cause the flower's stem to break.
Place 4 inches of pebbles in the bottom of a glass container. This gives the amaryllis roots room to grow and makes the container heavy enough so it does not tip over once the flowers appear.
Trim off any brown and dried roots from the bottom of the bulb with a pair of sharp scissors. Healthy roots are white and fleshy-looking. Damaged roots will decompose rapidly and create a smell.
Place the amaryllis bulb on top of the pebbles with the roots pointing downward. Slide more pebbles around the sides of the bulb to hold the bulb in place. Leave the top third of the bulb free of pebbles.
Add enough water so that it reaches to the level 1 inch below the base of the amaryllis bulb. Do not add too much water because the bulb will start to rot if it sits in water. Place the glass container in a sunny window where temperature stays above 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Check the water level daily, and add more water to keep the level constant. If the water turns cloudy, carefully dump the water out and add fresh water. The flower stem will emerge in two to eight weeks. Rotate the container daily to prevent the flower stalk from leaning towards the light as it grows.
Tips & Warnings
Purchase the largest amaryllis bulbs you can find. Large bulbs produce vigorous growth and additional flower stems.
Do not cut the leaves after the amaryllis is finished blooming. Keep the leaves intact since they produce food for the exhausted bulb. Plant the bulb in the ground in the spring and purchase a new amaryllis bulb for next year.
