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- Tropical flower magic in the glass - How to succeed the amaryllis-driving
- The best varieties for cultivating in glass
- It depends on this glass form
- Instructions for the amaryllis-drifting
- Pot after flowering
- Tips
When breeding in the glass, the roots of the amaryllis are another attraction in addition to the fascinating flower
Tropical flower magic in the glass - How to succeed the amaryllis-driving
Amaryllis banish the dreariness of winter from the house with lavish floral splendor. At the same time, in the glass you experience the miracle of growth, which otherwise takes place deep in the substrate. This guide explains step by step how to stage a knight star in a glass.
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It is obvious that the long-stemmed Ritterstern varieties in the glass are not in good hands. Too big is the danger that the amaryllis and vessel will tip over when the stem goes out. Therefore, grab the small Hippeastrum. We have put together a selection of suitable candidates for you here:
In addition to a low stature height, the selected Ritterstern variety for the glass should come up with simple flowers to keep the weight at a low level.
It depends on this glass form
There are decorative amaryllis glasses available from specialist retailers, which are specially shaped for driving. Before you pull the purse, look out in the house, whether you already own a similarly proportioned vessel. It has a bulbous bottom and an hourglass-like constriction, which opens upwards cupped.
Instructions for the amaryllis-drifting
In October or November is the best time to position the flower bulb in the glass. In the bright location at normal room temperatures, you can look forward to a splendid blossom after 4 to 6 weeks. Before starting, put on gloves, as the onion is very poisonous. This is how it works:
Please ensure that a distance of 5-6 cm is maintained between the water level and the flower bulb. Every day, you can watch live as the roots grow into the water. Should the liquid cloud, replace it.
Pot after flowering
The impressive spectacle of a knight star flower in a glass can only make an onion once in its lifetime. In the following years the Amaryllis thrives vital and floriferous in normal substrate. At the end of the flowering period, put the tuber halfway into a mix of flower and cactus soil and cut off the withered flowers.
Tips
To add stability to a knight's star in the jar, add some twigs. The flower stalk can lean against it and stay in balance. At the same time you create a decorative appearance when the dark wood contrasts with the luminous flower colors.