Amaryllis are one of the most popular plants in the world, and for good reason. They are stunning flowers that can add a touch of luxury to any room. However, before you can enjoy these beauties, you need to know how to care for them. In this blog post, we will share tips on how to care for amaryllis in wax and help you get the most out of these lovely plants. From watering schedules to fertilizing recommendations, read on to learn everything you need to know to keep your amaryllis happy and healthy.
What is Amaryllis?
Amaryllis are bulbous, brightly colored flowers that grow in warm climates. They are often sold as houseplants, but can also be grown outdoors in areas with cooler temperatures. Amaryllis need a lot of water and fertilizer, but do not require pruning or care like other plants.
How to Grow Amaryllis in Wax
Amaryllis are easy to grow in wax. You will need a pot with a drainage hole, peat moss or vermiculite, soil mix (amending as needed), and fertilizer. Fill the pot three-quarters of the way full of your chosen soil mix and spread out the roots from the amaryllis bulb. Place the bulb in the center of the pot and fill around it with more soil. Water well when you add the soil and fertilize once a month with a balanced organic fertilizer; do not overfertilize. Your amaryllis should be propagated by division in late summer or fall. Dig up an amaryllis bulb that is at least two thirds of its size, place it in a new pot, filling around it with fresh soil, and water well.
How to Care for Amaryllis in Wax
Amaryllis are bulbs that can live for several years with proper care. They need a dry, dark place to grow and should be fed monthly with a weak fertilizer. Amaryllis also need water when the soil is dry, but avoid overwatering as this will cause root rot. Remove dead flowers and leaves and prune any growth that exceeds the bulb’s natural shape.
Tips for Keeping Amaryllis Flowers Alive and Beautiful
If you own amaryllis plants, keep in mind these tips for keeping them alive and beautiful.
1. Keep the plant moist but not soggy. Amaryllis need a moist environment to thrive, but do not allow them to get wet from the top or bottom. For best results, water them using a spray bottle twice a week during the summer and once a week during the winter.
2. Fertilize amaryllis sparingly with a weak fertilizer diluted to one-half strength once a month before flowering begins. After blooming is over, remove all of the flowers by cutting off the stem just above where they grew from the parent plant. Feed them again every other month with a weak fertilizer diluted to one-half strength until winter dormancy sets in and they stop growing new leaves.
3. Do not overwater amaryllis; allow their soil to become dry between waterings before adding more water. If your plants seem wilted, don’t panic; give them some shade and wait until there is definite green growth before watering again.
4. If amaryllis are allowed to dry out too much, they will develop brown patches on their leaves