Content
- Amaryllis simply potty - How to do it without fuss
- Planting time defines the beginning of flowering
- The optimal substrate - recipe suggestions for the best potting soil
- Step-by-Step Guide
- Tips
The onions should look a bit out of the substrate
Amaryllis simply potty - How to do it without fuss
An amaryllis bulb should not disappear in the sinking, if you want to enjoy a fulminanten bloom splendor. This tutorial shows you how to skillfully add a knight star. Benefit from our tips for the perfect substrate.
Planting time defines the beginning of flowering
A freshly potted amaryllis onion produces the first buds after 6 to 8 weeks. So that the flower presents its picturesque flowers in time for Christmas, the planting season begins in November. In order for a Hippeastrum to spread its tropical flair as early as Advent, dip the tubers in October.
The optimal substrate - recipe suggestions for the best potting soil
With commercially available potting soil from the discounter, they hardly meet the individual requirements of a subtropical amaryllis treasure. As a hobby gardener you appreciate the value of a self-mixing. These formulations have proven themselves in practice:
The lower the amount of peat on the substrate, the cheaper it is for water storage and for the environment anyway.
Step-by-Step Guide
For the Ritterstern, choose a sturdy 12 or 14 cm pot with a water drain in the bottom. How to pot the flower bulb exemplary:
Place the Hippeastrum bulb in the middle of the soil with the tip pointing upwards. Fill the jar with substrate so far that only half to a maximum of two thirds of the tuber is covered. Firmly press the potting soil and pour it pervasively by filling the water in the saucer. The next time it is watered only when the substrate is well dried.
Tips
For a breathtaking flower show on the wintry window sill an amaryllis does not necessarily rely on earth. Similar to a hyacinth, the onion in the glass drives reliably. In addition, a knight star thrives easily in hydroponics.