Amaryllis Matterhorn bulb pack of 1 bulb

Amaryllis Matterhorn Planting and Care

Amaryllis Matterhorn Want to start your amaryllis plant from scratch? For a successful first season, buy top-quality bulbs from a trusted supplier. They should be firm and dry, with no dark spots. When you are ready to plant, first remove any dead, dried-out roots, then soak the fleshy ends for one hour. Choose a container with a drainage hole and a diameter about two inches wider than one amaryllis bulb. For groups of two or more bulbs, select a wider pot that provides an equally snug fit.

Amaryllis Matterhorn Set the pot in a bright place that stays warm (65 to 70 degrees). Then, water sparingly until new growth emerges. Once you see signs of life, water regularly and fertilize monthly with liquid houseplant food, or apply a balanced time-release fertilizer according to label directions. To prolong the amaryllis’s bloom time, as soon as the flowers start to open, move the pot to a cooler (about 60 degrees) area, out of direct sunlight.

Water Planting

Amaryllis Matterhorn In lieu of soil, you may choose to “water plant” your amaryllis. This hydroponic method makes for a beautiful display and is much simpler than you think. To get started, fill a clear vessel with a 3-inch layer of stones or pebbles. Add the amaryllis bulb, then add more stones around it for stability; add water just below the bulb, but quite not touching it—the roots should reach the water, but the bulb should not be submerged (this will cause rot). Place your jar on a sunny windowsill and monitor the water level to make sure it remains consistent. After your water-planted amaryllis blooms, it’s time to move it into a pot with soil. The plant will not last more than one flowering in water.