How to grow Amaryllis? What are the precautions for growing Amaryllis?

Amaryllis is an ornamental plant that many people like to grow, but some feel that they can never grow it well. They don’t know much about the growth methods of Amaryllis, and they don’t know what to pay attention to when growing Amaryllis. The editor will give a detailed introduction to the growth methods of Amaryllis, and will also tell you what to pay attention to when growing Amaryllis.

What are the cultivation methods and precautions of Amaryllis

1. How to cultivate Amaryllis

When growing Amaryllis, you should choose good quality bulbs, clean them, put them in water to replenish water, let them absorb enough water and then disinfect them before planting them in pots. After planting the bulbs, water them in time and thoroughly. When the pot soil is dry, replenish water in time, but do not fertilize before the bulbs grow new leaves. When growing Amaryllis, you should place it in an environment of 10 to 15 degrees to take root, and move it to a warmer environment after two weeks.

2. To cultivate Amaryllis, you need more sunlight.

When growing Amaryllis, you cannot place it in a semi-shaded or fully shaded environment. You should let it see more sunlight. The more sunlight, the faster the bulbs will develop, and the more beautiful the Amaryllis will be. In addition, the supply of fertilizer is also very important if you want to grow Amaryllis well. It is best to apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to it frequently, especially after the flowering period in July and August, the number of times phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be increased.

3. Pay attention to diseases when growing Amaryllis

When growing amaryllis, some diseases may occur. Red spot disease and mosaic disease are the most common diseases. When amaryllis develops red spot disease, red patches will appear on the leaves, which will directly affect its growth and flowering. At this time, it can be treated with carbendazim. When mosaic disease occurs, green stripes will appear on the leaves. This disease is difficult to cure, just like cancer in plants. The best way after discovery is to isolate the diseased plants and treat them with antiviral drugs in time.