Why amaryllis doesn’t bloom
Amaryllis are representatives of bulbous plants. They are popular for their beautiful and lush flowering. On a tubular pedicel, up to 50 cm high, up to twelve fragrant flowers bloom. The diameter of each flower is from 10 centimeters.
Most indoor plants are just waking up, and amaryllis has been blooming with fragrant flowers for a long time. The lack of flowering of the “king of spring” worries and upsets. Why doesn’t amaryllis bloom?
Amaryllis is often confused with hippeastrum. And in stores they can sell its counterpart instead of amaryllis. Amaryllis has a pear-shaped bulb, narrower and darker leaves. The flowers are pink or white, as a rule. During the dormant period, the plant sheds its leaves. How to care for amaryllis and hippeastrum?How to make amaryllis bloom, we will consider in this article.
Why amaryllis doesn’t bloom
Any cultivated plant that appears in our home or in the garden is still subject to natural laws. If in nature it is deciduous, then it will shed leaves on the windowsill. If in the natural environment she rests for some time, then untimely feeding will lead to a failure in development. How to make an amaryllis bloom? Just. It is necessary to bring the conditions of the plant closer to natural.
- There is no dormant period;
- improper watering and fertilizing;
- unsuccessful pot or earthen mixture;
- the bulb is too young or weak;
- An unfortunate place has been chosen for the plant.
The reasons for the lack of flowering in amaryllis are:
Let’s consider each problem separately. Amaryllis does not bloom: what to do?
Dormant period for amaryllis
Every year, in late spring and early summer, amaryllis begins to transition to a dormant period. The leaves and peduncle begin to dry out. This is a sign to leave the plant alone(do not water, do not rearrange, do not fertilize…).
At the beginning of the dormant period, you need to reduce watering, and then stop altogether, do not feed. The plant begins to enter a dormant state.
The leaves and peduncle do not need to be cut off. Of these, all nutrients pass into the bulb. When the ground part of the plant is completely dry, it can be pruned.
The bulb is carefully dug up and transferred to a cool, dry place where the air temperature does not rise above +18 ° C.
Watering and fertilizing amaryllis at the beginning of the growing season
At the end of summer, amaryllis begins to wake up. It is planted in a nutrient mixture of soil and transferred to a warm room. They begin to water and feed. Only very carefully. If you immediately pamper your pet, then it will grow leaves. He will forget about flowering. At the beginning of active growth (vegetation), we water very moderately.
When the peduncle appears, and grows eight centimeters, regular watering is required. We use settled water at room temperature.
We begin to feed amaryllis only when the peduncle is 10 cm (1 time in 10 days). Alternating complex mineral and organic (rotted cow dung, diluted in a ratio of 1:10) fertilizers.
Pot and soil for amaryllis
Pot selection:
- it should be narrow and high (no more than two fingers should fit between the bulb and the walls of the pot);
- it must be stable enough to withstand a massive, long peduncle and large flowers;
The earthen mixture is prepared as follows: part of soddy land, part of humus and two parts of sand.
At the bottom of the pot we put a layer of drainage(5 cm expanded clay).
A place for a flower throughout the year
Throughout its life, the amaryllis will “move”. And more than once. For a dormant period, a basement or cellar is suitable for him. At the beginning of the growing season, it is transferred to heat, where the air temperature is +21- +23 ° C. But you do not need to immediately put the plant in the light. Sometimes flower growers cover the pot with a newspaper cone.
Remember: first the peduncle must appear and grow. When the flower arrow reaches 10 cm, then, transfer it to the light. Too bright lighting is not required. Amaryllis bloom and, in partial shade.
Caring for an amaryllis bulb after flowering
Amaryllis bloom for a short time, about 7-10 days. After flowering, plant care should be continued until the leaves fall off. During this period, the bulb gains strength, accumulates nutrients. The more it accumulates nutrients, the greater the chances of flowering next year.
Lavender comes in pink, purple, white, and even yellow.
Young amaryllis bulbs
Do not expect flowers from young plants (bulbs). If a daughter bulb is planted, then flowering will occur after 3 years. If you propagate amaryllis by seeds, then it will bloom in 7 years. Not before.
If you follow these rules, the southern guest of amaryllis will delight its owners with large bright inflorescences and delicate aroma.
