Giant Amaryllis™ brand bulbs
in Glass
Giant Amaryllis™ brand bulbs love to rise to the occasion, make their presence known, and never fail to surprise.
Giant Amaryllis™ brand bulbs in glass require very little care and can produce multiple gorgeous blooms! Keep them indoors away from direct sunlight, and don't let them get too hot. They make beautiful hearth and centerpiece decorations and are equally as wonderful to give as gifts.
What is the best environment for Giant Amaryllis™ brand bulbs?
The optimal environment is a room with a lot of natural light with temperatures between 68-77 degrees (F).
In the early weeks prior to sprouting, it is ok to place the potted bulbs in a dark place if the temperature is within range.
After leaf and flower stem(s) begin sprouting, a lower temperature can be beneficial as long as sufficient daylight is available.
How much water should I add?
After the initial 1/2 cup of water, we recommend checking regularly and keeping the waterlevel until the base of the bulb. The roots should be touching the water.
When the waterlevel is not visible due to the stones in the vase, try holding the vase a little bit sideways should help you show the waterlevel better.
Please note: soaking the bulb itself in water will cause the bulb to rot.
How do I prevent a Giant Amaryllis™ brand bulbs from toppling over?
The Giant Amaryllis™ grows toward the sun, so rotating the plant weekly during its growth will help ensure that the plant grows upright.
What should I do after the Giant Amaryllis™ brand bulbs are done flowering?
After flowering the bulb is almost ‘empty’. So to encourage flowering next year it is very important that the bulb builds up new reserves. This resting period allows new flowers to develop from the bulb.
Optimal rest would include (very) good light conditions and preferably a warm climate, averaging 70F to 80F during summer.
Step 1.
After flowering, clip the wilted flower from the stem. Do not remove the foliage.
Step 2.
If the plant is in a small pot, replant the bulb in a large pot, at least twice the diameter of the bulb. Use a good quality drained planters mix or peat moss.
If the bulb is already in a wide pot, replanting is not necessary.
Step 3.
Water regularly, using a basic plant feed every two month at a low rate.
Step 4.
About 6 to 7 months after flowering, move the plant to a cool location of 50F to 60F for a period of 3 months (indoors or outdoors) temperature is by far the most important.
Step 5.
Water very moderately to keep soil slightly moist during two months. Stop watering after these two months. The leaves may remain green, but may also gradually dry off. This is perfectly normal and not a problem.
Step 6.
After 3 months, move the plant back to 70F to 80F, cut off the foliage and dry the top the neck with a tissue to prevent neck-rot.
Do not water again until new leaves and flower stems appear.
Step 7.
After 8 to 10 weeks the Amaryllis may flower again.
Repeat these steps after every flower cycle.