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- Q.Why Won’t My Amaryllis Bloom? - The bulb gets many leaves but no blooms.
- Q.Amaryllis Bulbs - My amaryllis bulbs are approx. 5 years old. Will they still send up a stalk and bloom?
- Q.Amaryllis - Do I water and fertilize my plant during that 8-10week dormant period?
- Q.What To Do With The Long Stem After Amaryllis Has Bloomed In Water And Before Planting In Soil. - My amaryllis is so beautiful, I don't want to lose it. Thank you,
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Anonymous on
January 12, 2024Q.Why Won’t My Amaryllis Bloom?
The bulb gets many leaves but no blooms.
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
January 13, 2024
Certified ExpertA.It can be difficult to get an Amaryllis to rebloom. They need fertilizer during the summer and a dormant period. The link below should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-bloom-again.htm
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- Asked by
co692op on
February 3, 2024
7aQ.Amaryllis Bulbs
My amaryllis bulbs are approx. 5 years old. Will they still send up a stalk and bloom?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
February 5, 2024
Certified ExpertA.It is right there at the age that it can start flowering! To encourage your amaryllis bulbs to bloom, provide proper care, fertilize regularly, prune dead leaves and flowers, re-pot if necessary, and let the bulb rest after blooming. Amaryllis thrive in well-draining soil and need consistent watering, but be careful not to overwater, as this can lead to root rot. Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season to replenish nutrients. Remove any dead or dying leaves and flowers to promote new growth. If your amaryllis bulb has outgrown its current container, consider re-potting it in a larger pot with fresh soil to give it more room to grow and access to nutrients. After the blooming period, allow the plant to rest for 8-12 weeks by reducing watering and moving it to a cooler location. Following these steps can increase the likelihood of your older amaryllis bulbs producing stalks and blooming.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/no-flowers-on-amaryllis.htm
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Anonymous on
March 14, 2024Q.Amaryllis
Do I water and fertilize my plant during that 8-10week dormant period?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 15, 2024
Certified ExpertA.No, while dormant, the bulb is left in darkness in a cool area, with no water or food. After Christmas, keep it indoors and water and fertilize till you can move it outdoors (or keep it inside if plenty of light) after the danger of frost has passed. Outdoors keep it in a sunny area, water and fertilize till you are ready to initiate dormancy. Back off on water till you bring it inside to its dormant place, then no water or food. Wait about 10 weeks, then bring it back inside to warmth and light, and start watering again. Soon it should send up flower stalks. (Sometimes the leaves will come up first, then the stalks.)
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March 25, 2024Q.What To Do With The Long Stem After Amaryllis Has Bloomed In Water And Before Planting In Soil.
My amaryllis is so beautiful, I don't want to lose it. Thank you,
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 1, 2024
Certified ExpertA.You can cut back the stem at the base but do not cut the leaves. They gather energy for the bulb. Here is more:
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