Plant a Dramatic Amaryllis
Hippeastrum (commonly known as amaryllis) provide the biggest, boldest flowers of winter, and can even be bought preforced so that they bloom in time for the holidays.
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When to Plant: Autumn
At Its Best: Winter
Time to Complete: A few hours during the year
Materials Needed:
- 1 Hippeastrum bulb
- basin
- multi-purpose soil
- container
- balanced liquid fertilizer
Soak Bulb
Soak the bulb roots in a basin of lukewarm water for a few hours. This will soften them and encourage the bulb to come into growth again.
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Choose a pot, just larger than the bulb itself, that has a drainage hole. Fill the base with soil, place the bulb on top and add more soil. Leave the top third of the bulb protruding.
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Water the bulb well to help settle the soil, then place the pot in a bright, warm spot at about 70 degrees F. Water sparingly until new leaves develop; then water regularly, keeping it moist.
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