Amaryllis double white
- 1 x Hippeastrum Double White 26/28 gift box
Botanical name | Hippeastrum Amaryllis Apple Blossom |
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Category | Amaryllis |
Delivered as | Flower bulbs |
Qty | 1x |
Flowers | Yes |
Fragrant | No |
Cutflowers | Yes |
Flower colour | White |
Fruits | No |
Edible | No |
Location | Sunny |
Hardy | No |
Ground Covering | No |
Naturalizing | No |
Plant spacing | 25cm |
Plant Depthrośliny | 8cm |
Preferred Soil | Any soil |
Poisonous | No |
USP | Cutflower |
How to take care of Amaryllis double white
Plant the Hippeastrum Double White 26/28 gift box bulb up to three quarters of its height in a pot. Water well after planting and then not again until the leaves appear above the bulb. Attention: compost should never be waterlogged as Hippeastrum Double White 26/28 gift box 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 Hippeastrum Double White 26/28 gift box plants are kept and stage of flower development inside the bulb. After Care: After the Hippeastrum Double White 26/28 gift box flower fades, clip it off, leaving the green foliage. Treat the Hippeastrum Double White 26/28 gift box plant like a houseplant. Water regularly and fertilize. In summer, stop watering and let the plant dry out. In September remove the Hippeastrum Double White 26/28 gift box bulb from the pot, taking care not to damage the roots. Store the Hippeastrum Double White 26/28 gift box bulb in a cool dark place for about 8 to 10 weeks to rest. At the end of this time the Hippeastrum Double White 26/28 gift box bulb is ready to force into flower again. Repot the Hippeastrum Double White 26/28 gift box bulb in a pot only slightly larger in circumference than the bulb itself. Place it in a sunny spot and start watering. When the Hippeastrum Double White 26/28 gift box 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.