Amaryllis Touch of Wax

Details Amaryllis Touch of Wax

• Preferred soil: Grows in any soil
• Hardiness: Not hardy
• Plant depth: 10 cm
• Plant location: Blue
• Full grown height: 60 cm - 80 cm
• Plant spacing: 25 cm
• Flower colour: Red
• Makes a nice gift
• Very easy to grow
• Flowers within 6-8 weeks
• Dutch top quality with grow guarantee

How to take care of Amaryllis Wax White

Plant the Amaryllis Wax White bulb up to three quarters of its height in the pot. Water well after planting and then not again until the leaves appear above the bulb. Attention: compost should never be waterlogged as Amaryllis Wax White bulbs will only produce leaves at the expense of flowers.

Place the pots in direct sunlight at room temperature. Flowers appear 1-3 months after planting; depending how warm Amaryllis Wax White plants are kept and stage of flower development inside the bulb. After Care: After the Amaryllis Wax White flower fades, clip it off, leaving the green foliage.

Treat the Amaryllis Wax White plant like a houseplant. Water regularly and fertilize. In summer, stop watering and let the plant dry out. In September remove the Amaryllis Wax White bulb from the pot, taking care not to damage the roots.

Store the Amaryllis Wax White bulb in a cool dark place for about 8 to 10 weeks to rest. At the end of this time the Amaryllis Wax White bulb is ready to force into flower again. Repot the Amaryllis Wax White bulb in a pot only slightly larger in circumference than the bulb itself.

Place it in a sunny spot and start watering. When the Amaryllis Wax White plant begins to grow again, start the feeding program again. You can prevent diseases by spraying with an anti fungicide or if the problem develops during the growing season apply weekly.