Amaryllis Care and Materials:
1. Soil and Watering: Use fast-draining, medium-weight soil. Add sand if necessary to support mature plants. Water only when the soil is dry. Place the plant in a sunny, well-drained area.
2. Soil Preparation: Amaryllis prefers direct to partial sunlight and well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8. If the soil is sandy, add rotted compost.
3. Bulb Selection: Large bulbs bloom earlier. Small bulbs take longer. They can be grown both indoors and in the garden.
4. Blooming Time: Amaryllis blooms between March and June. Keep the first 5 cm layer of soil moist, but not waterlogged.
5. Fertilization: Apply a controlled-release organic fertilizer in the fall, after flowering and before leaf growth.
Pruning and Additional Care:
1. Pruning: After flowering, cut back the heads and stems. Remove dead leaves in late spring.
2. Pests and Diseases: Slugs and snails are the main pests. Use iron pellets to prevent damage. In humid conditions, use copper fungicide to prevent leaf burn.
Propagation and Repotting Bulbs:
1. Propagation: Divide bulbs in late spring or early summer when the leaves have completely dried. Replant immediately.
2. Repotting: Allow bulbs to go dormant for 10-12 weeks in a cool, dry location. After dormancy, replant in fresh soil and place in a sunny location.
1. Pruning: After flowering, cut back the heads and stems. Remove dead leaves in late spring.
2. Pests and Diseases: Slugs and snails are the main pests. Use iron pellets to prevent damage. In humid conditions, use copper fungicide to prevent leaf burn.
Propagation and Repotting Bulbs:
1. Propagation: Divide bulbs in late spring or early summer when the leaves have completely dried. Replant immediately.
2. Repotting: Allow bulbs to go dormant for 10-12 weeks in a cool, dry location. After dormancy, replant in fresh soil and place in a sunny location.
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