Amaryllis Care, After Flowering

[@ritalowrie1296]

I wish we could add photos on KZbin. This year my double white with seven stems, one I can’t remember the colour but also has seven stems. Then my pink one is flowering for the first time in three years. I’m so proud 👏👏

[@shanasavage7450]

Aww that's great! It's so satisfying watching things grow like that!

[@justspeaktruth]

Upload a video so we can see your beautiful plant 🙋🏽‍♂️.

[@erikha.v]

I'm here because flowers ("striped Barbados lily") sprouted in the pot out of nowhere. Before they grew, I had no knowledge about the plant, but now I know. Thanks to this video :)

[@sarahm7086]

Wish I saw this earlier, intuitively I was just wanting to cut off the withered flowers by their tiny bulbs, but I had been instructed by several sources to cut off part of the stem while still green

[@xnagic1998]

Perfect video, just what I needed

[@edwardbrookes5055]

FIRST tie the string to the stake because it will slip down if you don't do this.

[@fraxinus_ash]

Thank you! I had removes the flower and then the stem on mine but hadn't done anything else with it since as I thought I had to pack it up and store it. Now given it some water and just leaving it be as the leaves are nice and green.

[@esmeraldacano2292]

Hello You cut the top part that has seeds ? What did you do with it ? I don't understand . My daughters got a Christmas amarillas plant it bloomed so I cut close to the plant about an inch .kept it in the basement where it's cool it bloomed again after just 1 month being in the basement now it dried up but there is at top behind flower a green part that looks like a little bell pepper I think that's the seeds what do I do now ? Thank you

[@scottmcauley5781]

I have an Amaryllis an on mine it had one thick trunk /stem that grew 3 flowers! Along with three others that just grew the long leaves ! Flowers came an gone ! Should I treat all 3 with the bamboo sticks and feed them all , as there all in one big pot 🤔! On the first Amaryllis it has 4 healthy leave and a separate stock that's a little thicker than my thumb throughout its whole length, the 3 flowers on this one stock have died but stock looks very much healthy and alive ... so I'll cut off bulbs behind flowers and do I leave those in the pot for the nutrients and tie up all the leaves 1/3 of the way up and will give them the nutrients described by yourself?

[@simonegodwin7449]

I just cut all the leaves away and then in June, repot and more healthy fan on leave grows within weeks.

[@MomHarper927]

This was very helpful. Mine lean like that all the time. I wish it would start blooming again.

[@MelissaM83]

What about if you planted a kit at Christmas, got leaves and no stock but now I got a leaf yellowing!!!???? I'm afraid I'm going to lose it!!! What should I do???

[@eds6755]

I like the video because you told us how to preserve the seed. I like that added in along with how to keep the plant flowering and healthy.

[@josephdutcher4325]

What can you do with the seeds????

[@eds6755]

@@josephdutcher4325 I can't plant them all so I give them away as small gifts. I give them to family and friends and coworkers who talk to me about gardening. Otherwise you just trash them unless you want to take the time to sell them on ebay, but seeds aren't worth much. You could also go to the park or the woods and scatter them to see if they grow or at least it feed the birds.

[@justspeaktruth]

Great video, thanks for sharing these informative instructions.

[@CoffeeLover4387]

Great video! One of the leaves on my plant was quite damaged when the leaves bent over so far. There’s quite a deep crack at the base of the leaf but the rest of the leaf is still green. Should I cut the leaf back or tie it to a steak and see if it can repair itself? Thanks!

[@Gardeningat58N]

If it's a very recent break you may be able to tie it back up, but if it broke a few days ago then it might break more when you lift it up. It won't fully heal, but as long as there is still some connection the leaf should remain a live for a while. As long as it's still green then it will still be alive and supporting the plant, if it goes yellow or brown then cut it off.

[@garygarofano4918]

Well done. Very helpful, thanks !!

[@gizmobeat]

Great Vid! Hopefully even my incompetent self will be able to keep my Amaryllis going this year!

[@kb7kb7]

I gave my moms neglected amaryllis some succulent food on a whim and it bloomed in summer with 100+ degree Fahrenheit heat. (So it became mine) I cut the flower stalk since it shriveled up and the leaves are getting yellow and dry. Should I still water it? The soil dried up in two days (indoors now) so it might still utilize water but I’m not sure how it will act now since it bloomed in summer and not winter

[@Gardeningat58N]

It's unusual for it to die back in summer, sounds like it might have been too hot for it. I would keep the soil a little on the dry side if there's no leaves, but don't let it fully dry out. Once you see new leaves start to water more regularly again.

[@kb7kb7]

@@Gardeningat58N thank you! 😁

[@laurablackmore7627]

So have cut the flowers off but the stem is still green and the leaves are growing now. Should I still water it or not and keep it on the window sill until it dies back naturally? How much Tomrite please and once a week or???

[@Gardeningat58N]

Keep watering the plant and keep it on a bright windowsill. It will keep it's leaves all summer and then start to loose it's leaves next autumn or winter. Follow the instructions on the packet of fertiliser for how strong to make it and feed it about once a month.

[@annafay5262]

What type of fertilizer do you recommend for the Amaryllis and how often?

[@MUSTASCH1O]

He said a high potassium one like Tomorite. I haven't grown one before but just following the instructions on the bottle should suffice I'd think, so every two weeks at most.

[@tracybuford9243]

I just got an amaryllis from lowes and one of the stalk broke off. Is there anything I can do with it before I throw it away? It had 2 blooms on it. 😞

[@Gardeningat58N]

If you stick it in a vase of water it should open up and flower.

[@tracybuford9243]

@@Gardeningat58N ok I did that. I was just wondering if there was a way I could eventually get seeds from it or something. It has 2 beautiful flowers on it now.

[@Gardeningat58N]

@@tracybuford9243 Unfortunately not, it may try to set seed, but without any leaves or roots it won't have the energy to fully form the seeds. Just enjoy the flowers while they last and next year you will get more from the original bulb which you can try to collect seeds from.

[@tracybuford9243]

@@Gardeningat58N awwww ok. Thank you. Its still so very pretty sittin in this water. 😍

[@mccc4559]

Great video - thank you!! Question please -- today is Feb 12 and I planted the bulb on January 12. The leaves have grown to 40 inches but no flower yet!! I've been able to keep them upright using supports. But, they keep growing and they will soon choke me. I'm sure of it. What to do? I wonder if I should cut off or trim off the leaves? Please help me before these lil boogers keep growing and inhale me live.

[@carolfisch9750]

Do not cut off the green leaves! They are the food producer that feed the engine (bulb).of the plant. Occasionally an amaryllis bulb doesn’t flower. Rarely but it does happen. Keep watering plant with leaves (weekly?) and treat it like a regular houseplant. If all goes well, it will flower for you next year. But also sometimes bulbs send up lots of leaves and then send up a flower stalk. Some amaryllis do grow incredibly tall, over 2 feet, some less tall. You must have one of the tall versions. In the summer (when temperatures are above 60 degrees F, you might be able to put it ,still in it’s pot, outside in the sun so the leaves can suck up the sunlight and replenish the bulb. Again keep soil moist and give it plant food periodically as video describes. Then in the fall, before the temperatures dip below 50-60 degrees F., bring the bulb in pot back inside. Put it in a not sunny cool place (I don’t have a particularly cool place in my apartment so I just put it behind my bedroom door away from heater). Some people have a basement to store it. Stop watering it. Let the leaves die back. Only then do you cut off the dead leaves and wait. Let bulb rest for 2-3 months. Then cross your fingers...give your bulb some new potting mix (maybe just remove the top bit and replenish with some new potting mix) ,give it a good watering, put it in a sunny window and again wait. When you start to see green growth emerging from the top of the bulb that is when you start once again watering it every week like a houseplant and watch in amazement the miracle of Mother Nature. And so the cycle begins again.

[@wilmaisaacs6135]

What to do with the seed cut of from the dead flower?

[@Gardeningat58N]

If they are pollinated you could try growing them, but usually the seeds are not viable and even if they are it takes several years for the seedlings to grow large enough bulbs of their own to flower.

[@iampaulettetahan]

What did you do with the flower that you cut

[@acali3312]

Thank you for all your help

[@ashoharte5896]

Will 'Miracle Grow' liquid feed be ok to use after flowering to build up the bulb

[@pattywestridge2006]

I have a couple that the head part where it flowers is like bent how do you fix it

[@ATJHTRAVELS]

Yeah they bloomed 🤘

[@ericcartman1061]

Does this work with hyacinths

[@courtneyfriend9143]

I bought some bulbs and they were already growing when I purchased them. They bloomed really close to Christmas. Now the leaves have completely died off. I plan to move them into dormancy in October. How do I care for the planted bulbs over the summer since they have no leaves?

[@carrieannholmgren1579]

Hmm, I got no leaves on mine and it is still flowering. Hope that is not a bad thing. I really want them to make seeds so I can have more without having to go to the store and buy them.

[@Gardeningat58N]

It varies from bulb to bulb, some have lots of leaves at the same time as flowering, others don't grow leaves until the flowers are dying back. The seeds will be ready once the seed capsules dry out, it can take a few months, you will know if its been pollinated because behind the flowers it will start to swell to the size of a grape. It takes a few years for the young seedlings to flower so you will need to be patient for your first flowers.

[@carrieannholmgren1579]

@@Gardeningat58N I do not think mine was pollinated because nothing happened except it falling off. arg. Always next time :)

[@verkadedorpje1725]

But what did you do with the new seedbulb?

[@TheBritishRoyalFamily_1]

Great video

[@kuovatisipuafisi9721]

How many times does it blooms a year

[@Gardeningat58N]

Just once.

[@KimWennerberg]

What happens if your cleaning girl cut all the stalks back to nothing? :/ Will it bloom again next year? What do I do?

[@Gardeningat58N]

If it's just the stalks then it should be ok and will flower again next year with just maybe one less flower. If they have also cut all the leaves off then it will struggle a little and will probably not flower well for a couple of years, but it should regrow it's leaves after a few weeks.

[@lorrainemadla5272]

Hi ,i have my amaryllis bloom ..but the leaves are too long .is it ok if i do that .i mean to tie like in your tutorial video

[@shirleycrew1525]

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[@PinayCanadaTV]

Thanks for sharing

[@r.b.somers2052]

Nice. Thanks!

[@ThePhobosAnomally]

Once the leaves die out, do you continue to water the bulb? How can you postpone the next round? Do you just not water it anymore? Thanks for a great video, I'm subscribing.

[@Gardeningat58N]

+PhobosAnomaly As the leaves start to die water it less and then completely stop once the last leaf is yellow. Its then a good idea to repot it as when it has no leaves its completely dormant. If the pot is not too small just change the compost and make sure you remove any soft rotting roots. Once its in its new pot, keep it almost completely dry, just a little water if its bone dry, (a bit like a cactus). Then start to water again when the flower shoot or leaves start to re-emerge. If you want to delay the flowering then remove it from the soil and keep dry in a cool place, but not below 5C (40F) for a long time, or even 0C (32F) for a short time. If its kept cold and dry it should last for several months, possibly up to 6. Then when you want it to grow just move it to a warm location and treat it as mentioned above. Naturally they go dormant for a month or two, its best to let them have a little rest. In the wild they go dormant in the cool winter months. Thanks for subscribing.

[@ThePhobosAnomally]

Thanks for such an accurate and fast reply. I think Amaryllis is a great plant to have.

[@Gardeningat58N]

+PhobosAnomaly Yes they are, I always grow mine year after year, I hate throwing them out after they have flowered, it seems a shame to get rid of it when its still alive. At one point I had about 8 as I kept buying new ones each year and keeping the old ones. But I finally ran out of space.

[@ThePhobosAnomally]

+Gardening at 58N When I planted my amaryllis bulb, it had already developed long roots (in the store). Someone told me to trim the roots back to the base, before planting. So I did. I hope it will be alright.

[@Gardeningat58N]

PhobosAnomaly If the roots are dry and dead then yes, but otherwise I would keep them and carefully work the compost around them when planting the bulb. The roots are very thick and also store a little energy for the bulb. The bulb will still be alright if you cut the roots off, as it will grow new ones, but it will have a little less energy as it will have to grow new roots, so the flowers may be just a little smaller. If you bought it dry in a shop, the chances are the roots would have already dried up and died.

[@sitkadear4535]

My amaryllis grows so large that the leaves start to crack when the bend. What would you suggest doing to prevent breaking.

[@rg_music402]

SitkaDear mine dose that to it is ok it I healthy still it is just to heavy or just water more or going in to dormant so idk

[@carolfisch9750]

Use some kind of support to keep the leaves gently more upward. circular plant support rings are sometimes great for this. I just got some on Amazon (Recozy (pack of six) Small Garden Plant Support Rings, 7.9” wide x 11” tall, 3 legs). They are working great. They make a larger version that I use for my very old tall snake plant. (No, I don’t make money from this...just saw them used on a few KZbin channels and searched them out. Work great for my needs). What I like is they fold up flat when not in use and have multiple uses for potted plants.

[@ROSTOCKBEL]

Nice Video till you tied the string you tied it on the leaves should have taken string back around stick and knotted on stick tying it on leaves will cut into leaves

[@reneedegrazio7543]

👍

[@kelly-bo-belly]

So helpful. Thank you.

[@tanimabera5691]

what is the perfect season for this tree.?

[@stokermeister3]

One trick is to cut down the leave and flower and let the bulb get ready for the next time 😁👍

[@patspicer9665]

the leaves are starting to turn brown. what is the problem?

[@mikeymouse1985]

My amaryllis have been potted since last year jan and they came back this year but only foliage no flower stock why is this is the flower stock last to come out

[@Gardeningat58N]

Usually the flower stalks comes first or at the same time as the leaves, although sometimes the flower stalk can be a little later. Wait a few more weeks as it may just be late. If there is no flower after a few months then the plant probably didn't have enough light or feed last year to build up enough energy for produces flowers, or the rest period was too short and warm.

[@qualqui]

Thank buddy for the cool tips on maintaining beautiful Amaryllis in healthy mode, with the objective of beautiful flowers come spring! Ya know up here on the central plateau, its not as hot as the se part or the coastal plains but the only bulb plants that do well here are this one, known locally as 'Azucena' and the Iris. On watering also, i realice that both these flowers are drought resistant so a once a week watering is fine? Thumbs up and greeting from Querétaro, Mexico! :)

[@Gardeningat58N]

Yes watering once a week should be enough. As you say they are drought tolerant, they use their large bulb to store water. Whilst dormant they can last months without water, but when they are growing they will benefit from regular watering. I normally wait until the surface of the compost dries out before I water, but I never let it fully dry out except when its dormant.

[@qualqui]

Gardening at 58 North Thanks again, will do as you recommend me.

[@youtubeclassics6405]

Does the amaryllis like full sun.?

[@sherrylewman416]

How long does it take for the hyacinth to grow after you cut the flower stalk?

[@simonegodwin7449]

It's not a hyacinth

[@vijaynaidoo2489]

Tnx really appreciate

[@lindajackson7310]

Thanks for sharing so happy to hear from you so my plants will be better linda j ☮️ ❤️❤️❤️💯 💯❤️

[@cabezonk]

Can i cut the green leaves because mines are really big ?

[@Gardeningat58N]

I would recommend not cutting the leaves as the more leaf area it has the more energy it can store for next years flowering. You can reduce the length of the leaves by cutting them, but next years flowers will be smaller/fewer and you may risk infection getting into the leaf.

[@TheBrokenDoll6]

I am new to this type of plant and was wondering if you could help me out by answering a question I have. Our Amaryllis finished blooming a few weeks ago but it's leaves are still pretty stiff and dark green so I wanted to leave it as is for a bit longer. Especially since Spring just started here. However I noticed that the bulb is becoming shriveled and it looks like its layers can be peeled back quite a bit. The bulb is white colored with some green. Also it looks like part of it is becoming a pinkish brown. Is the bulb beginning to rot? What should I do? Should I let it go into dormancy and such?

[@Gardeningat58N]

+TheBrokenDoll6 Its normal for the bulb to shrink a little after flowering and growing of its leaves. This is because the plant has used all of the stored energy from the bulb to grow the flowers, leaves and new roots. The bulb should shed some old brown outer layers which may peel off by themselves, but underneath there should be a firm bulb which is green at the top. Don't peel off the brown layers unless they are falling off by themselves. As long as the green part of the bulb is firm your Amaryllis should be fine. The main problem is drainage, so its best to let the soil dry out a little between watering, because if it sits in very wet compost it can rot. Leave your Amaryllis in a sunny location, water when its dry and feed it regularly with a high potassium feed (flower, or Tomato feed is fine). Over the summer the plant will slowly store energy back into the bulb and the bulb will fatten up. When autumn comes reduce the watering and then stop watering when the leaves die. As this is when it will become dormant.

[@TheBrokenDoll6]

Gardening at 58N Sadly I just cut off all the leaves thinking it was time to put it into dormancy. The bulb feels like it can shed quite a bit of its layers since it feels squishy. Did I ruin the bulb or can it still go into dormancy?

[@TheBrokenDoll6]

Gardening at 58N Can the bulb still be fattened up with fertilizer and if it is placed outside when sunny even though it doesn't have it's leaves anymore? Or what about if the bulb was placed under a plant light, would that help? I just hope I didn't kill it.

[@Gardeningat58N]

+TheBrokenDoll6 I'm not 100% what it will do as I've never cut the leaves off in Spring. It certainly won't flower for a year or two, as its energy reserves will be gone. It will probably use the last of its energy to grow some new leaves in the next few weeks. Only water it if it becomes very dry, as without leaves it doesn't need much water. Leave it somewhere warm and sunny. Start to water a bit more once the leaves return. It will probably only grow small leaves as it won't have the energy to grow large ones. The bulb should start to fatten again once its new leaves have grown in.

[@TheBrokenDoll6]

Gardening at 58N Will do, would having it under a plant light help it along better? I don't mind if it won't flower for awhile, I just want it to live.

[@MrPinguinitofeliz]

My amaryllis is thriving after flowering, beautiful leaves and thriving, why does yours look so sad and dying?

[@HulyaTazegul]

Thank you so much

[@irisrojo6246]

muy buena la presentación del vídeo, sería posible que la explicación lo hicieran en español, me refiero a las personas que no sabemos ingles. gracias.

[@Gardeningat58N]

Ojalá pudiera hacerlo en otros idiomas. Pero sólo hablo inglés con fluidez y los únicos otros idiomas que conozco son el chino y el alemán. Hope this reads ok, I used google translate.

[@irisrojo6246]

gracias por su respuesta. Iris Rojo Arancibia. Illapel.

[@emilydelvalle1110]

Paperwhites

[@anitasantos5328]

Si en español gracias

[@amarilis123desiree3]

my name is amarilia

[@dreasmom2789]

Thank u.

[@maanbustamante]

crap i watched this video a little too late, i just cut off the leaves thinking it’s dying 😭😭😭

[@gdaschwartz]

I did that, too! Oops 😬

[@maanbustamante]

Gda Schwartz did it grow back? what happened?

[@gdaschwartz]

Lol.. I cut it just yesterday.. I really hope that it grows back, the flowers were beautiful.

[@Gardeningat58N]

If the bulb has any energy left it will grow new leaves in a few weeks, but they will be small and the bulb may take two years to build up enough energy to flower. Just be careful not to over water because without leaves it will need very little water.

[@kareenstrathearn7950]

i have the same secatures fiskars lol

[@jasmijnklein779]

cut the flowers before they get like that, plant is wasting energy by producing seed

[@urszulabrunke3511]

No

[@patriciamendezgonzalez1685]

No entiendo yo soy chilena