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- Amaryllis care in the fall in a nutshell
- Introduction of the autumnal rest period takes place in August
- Tips for the phase of regeneration
- Repotting in November arouses the floral spirits
- Tips
Autumn care is especially important to prepare the amaryllis for flowering
Amaryllis care in the fall in a nutshell
Their opposite growth and flowering cycle challenges us. The subtropical amaryllis only fills hopes for a lavish winter bloom if it is cared for in the fall. All relevant details about the professional cultivation are summarized here practically.
Introduction of the autumnal rest period takes place in August
From May to July, a knight star goes through its growth phase. This is determined by a constant supply of water and nutrients. At this time, the elegantly-narrow leaves thrive to aid budding in the onion's interior. This cycle does not end abruptly. Rather, you guide your Hippeastrum in the course of August successively into its autumnal vegetation break. How to do it right:
Corresponding to the degradation of the water and nutrient balance, the leaves begin to wither. Please do not cut off the leaves at this time so that the nutrients it contains can be transferred to the onion.
Tips for the phase of regeneration
At the beginning of September, your knight star moves to a dark place where the mercury column oscillates between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius. All growth has now come to a standstill. Until November, the plant is neither poured nor fertilized. The only active care measure is cutting off the withered leaves.
Repotting in November arouses the floral spirits
In November, activate your knight star by repotting the onion into fresh substrate. Please make sure that only one thumb fits between the pot edge and the tuber. Furthermore, one third or one half of the amaryllis bulb should be exposed. From now on, keep the potting soil constantly slightly damp in the bright, warm window seat. By contrast, nutrient intake only starts when leaf growth begins.
Tips
In order for a knight's star in the bouquet and in the vase not to bend under the weight of its majestic blossoms, resourceful florists make use of this trick: In the hollow stems, a narrow flower wire becomes from the interface to give the Hippeastrum additional stability.