Sunday, May 16, 2010

What is the best way to care for little amaryllises that just germinated from seed?

Water them every day and let them get lots of sun. Make sure that the soil never dries out.

What is the best way to care for little amaryllises that just germinated from seed?
The cultivation of Amaryllis belladonna requires very little attention. Amaryllis belladonna can be grown from seed. The soft fleshy white to pink seed should be planted when fresh. Dispersal of seed in winter is normally by wind. Seed dispersal is timed to coincide with the first winter rains.





Germination can occur in two weeks, but seedlings require three to six years or longer to flower. Large clumps of bulbs can be divided from the mother bulb during the dormant period. The bulbs and offsets can be planted immediately. The bulbs must be planted with their necks at soil level. The belladonna lily can also be grown in large pots using a very porous soil mix. The bulb can also tolerate quite arid conditions. In cultivation flowers are produced almost every year but in the fynbos they emerge prolifically after fires.





Assuming your plant is the mentioned one, I do hope this info will help.





Regards.


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