THIS AMARYLLIS TIP BLEW MY MIND & resulted in faster blooming, more uniform growth, & better rooting

This amaryllis tip blew my mind! Cornell and at Kansas State University concluded that soaking amaryllis bulb roots at room temperature (68-70F or 18-20C) for 12-24 hours before planting was an excellent treatment for amaryllis bulbs. Compared to non-soaked control bulbs, the ones soaked for 12-24 hours before planting has more rapid and uniform early leaf growth, and greater overall early vigor. The experiments indicated that a short soak time (1 hour) were of no benefit, and they do need to be longer soaks. It also seemed like soaking improved rooting, which will help prevent pots from toppling over. Research in this field in ongoing.
Cornell Flower Trials - blogs.cornell....
Read the study here - hort.cornell.ed...

[@ellenm4839]

I CAN'T GET OVER THE DIFFERENCE THIS MAKES! I'm so glad I watched your video. My poor amaryllis bulbs were neglected and in their dormant state in my cold plant closet for way too long due to ill health distracting me from taking my usual care of them so I was not expecting much. I soaked just the roots by putting them all in the laundry room sink in a few inches of water, enough for the roots but not so much that the bulbs were in water and kept a small counter top box heater slightly tilted and aimed at the sink to keep them warm. Soaked for 24 hours, potted up and they greened up and shot up so fast I was amazed. Day one I thought, how do those look so good after my neglect, day two they were so green and vibrant lookin, day three I thought are those really that tall? Day four and they are going like gangbusters. Absolutely amazing. ALL 22 have survived and are thriving, including the babies that wintered over for far too long attached to the mother plant which separated when I soaked the roots. I fed them today, day four and hope they continue to thrive. I really can't believe it. Thanks for this very useful video.

[@gradyjones9678]

I can attest to the fact that soaking the bulb before planting does speed up the growth of the bulb. I tried it on the bulbs I planted for Christmas this year. I planted the bulbs around Thanksgiving. And most of my amaryllis bulbs started blooming just in time for Christmas ( 1 mo. after planting.) I soaked the bottom half of the bulbs in water for 8 hrs. before potting them to hydrate them. Don't get water in the top of the bulb where the stalk comes out. Then potted them. It jump started the growth for sure !

[@lindabarrow8]

What do you do, plant them, take them out of soil, soak roots and put them back in the soil?

[@terrywereb7639]

I'd like to know, as well. Can I unpot the bulb I buy at a major chain, soak it, then repot?

[@mightylotan]

Such a great flower. Great tip too.

[@katherinethweatt4167]

Your enthusiasm for all things amaryllis is contagious! I'm growing more varieties this year with better results. I still have three new bulbs to plant that I forgot about, so I'm going to soak them tonight and hope for great results. Thanks so much for the education you are providing! Happy New Year!!!

[@melissasmith4880]

I agree I bought 9 new bulbs this year!

[@paeeze5]

Where did you buy yours please

[@katherinethweatt4167]

@@paeeze5 I bought mine from Colorblends and Bluestone Perennials.

[@joycerichardson1810]

Thank you for this great tip, Danielle! I have a "Red Pearl" to pot up, and I'll soak it!

[@paulinechapman5669]

Am blown away..luv this news..running to start soaking..🇨🇦

[@jmm21340]

Thank you, especially the soaking suggestion.

[@ivannastepaniuk9706]

I was born in the USSR, and people there had a lot of the plants that we grow now (even when my grandma was young and I wasn't born yet). So, I am familiar with a lot of them. What amazes me is that in many cases only now I learn the tips on the successful growing and especially getting certain plants to bloom. And only now I understand why my grandma and mom had failures with certain plants. It's mind-boggling how little knowledge people there had at that time about plants they had (and even farm animals, too). And it's not just about the time, it's very related to the place, as your grandma seems to have had way more knowledge at relatively the same time.

[@susannewlove2115]

Rewatched 11/2023 for a refresher tutorial from the pro!

[@tzarinaruths.2610]

I've always loved these, I'm going to start this year & every year after...I'm thinking bulb gifts 🎁

[@pamelaspooner8335]

I would like more information about not treating a bulb to forced dormancy. In other words letting them be in soil 100% of the time and caring for them as a growing plant year round, like they would be on their native habitat. I'm curious about their natural growth/bloom cycle. And do they go dormant naturally in their native region?

[@jenniferkessener1111]

I bave a bulb in dormancy, that I am going to repot. This will be a great experiment to try!

[@suekrebs3497]

I bought 3 more amaryllis today and I am soaking them now. However, I planted up some from the basement yesterday before I knew about soaking. Thanks for always teaching us to become better gardeners!

[@bethstaggs2369]

I’m so happy I found your channel! Thank you!!

[@lindahopps739]

Wonderful tip!

[@ianmcmillan5590]

Will be trying this tip in the coming months, thanks from the UK 🎉❤😊

[@2000disneyland]

I appreciate the new information about soaking the bulb! I will try it!

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

Terrific tip from the Amaryllis Queen!

[@eyziets]

Thank you. My friends will be delighted for they love amaryllis.

[@mollypitcher9380]

THANKS!!!!!! You know what I’m doing this afternoon!!!

[@judichristopher4604]

EXCELLENT Thank YOU so much for sharing this tip... My family always laughs at me for saying "Drink your WATER"... SEE ... I was right... LOL

[@praline4157]

Thank you for sharing this and Happy New Year!

[@mariap4828]

I never heard that as well! I have to see if my 4 are out of Dormancy. If they’re still sleeping, I’m going that next time I go to my house

[@AMIR-nm7fo]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOUR VIDEOS. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024

[@michaelanneneal8439]

Thank you for sharing!!! You are my fave gardening channel...I always learn so much from you!

[@monicaokpe]

This was such a interesting video. Soaking my bulbs as we speak. Got more bulbs to soak as we approach the holidays. Thank you 😀

[@barbarasmith3239]

Just catching this video. Thanks I too have an amaryllis addiction. Getting ready to plant inside. They were outside for the summer and one bloomed. They are at rest now waiting the indoor plant where I will soak roots. I am excited

[@darleneriggio3411]

Thanks for the tip! I love amaryllis, but mine haven't bloomed in a few years! I've repotted them , put them in dormancy and took out at Thanksgiving to put in a sunny window, only to get leaves or nothing! I'm definitely trying this tip! Wish me luck❤

[@kimhamilton9069]

Thank you for this tip!

[@AdbentyurNiToyang889]

I love to watch amaryllis!! Their colors amazed me.. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@eschaefer6512]

Will try this. Too late for this year but definitely next year.

[@Berta5551]

It' is never too late!❤

[@harrymyhero]

What a difference! The main reason I gave up amaryllis because they were so floppy. The way those are standing up, I will give this a try.

[@saraw8503]

Bravo. Thanks fir this info. Bought five today at Walmart (after Christmas sale). Will begin soak tomorrow.

[@jayadama1301]

Lovely amaryllis!

[@DCT14]

I actually saw this tip on a video from Romence Gardens, and also tried it with 2 bulbs (one I soaked and 1 I didn’t ) and it worked for me too! Amazing.

[@lfreeman2219]

Thanks so much for the education you are providing!

[@helenperalta3555]

Thank you for sharing this study. Great information. I will try it to see if o can save my bulbs. Happy New Year

[@ariocarpuss907]

Hi Danielle. Have 4 bulbs left to be planted. Am trying this right now. Much appreciation from New Delhi. Thanks and a very happy new year.

[@jucjuc314]

I love that green pot so much 😂🤷absolutely my favourite green colour. Thank you for sharing this great information, I will try it 😍👋

[@goldensgreensandblues3858]

You introduced me to amaryllis, and I now have 7 varieties in various stages of growth. Love this tip.

[@rspruill1422]

Oh my god this is so awesome - I just bought 4 Amaryllis “Christmas gift“ from tractor and supply they had them marked down $7.99 to $3.99…. they looked really bad. So I thought well maybe if I just soak the roots. That might help they’ve been soaking for about two hours now (6:30ish EST). I was going to take them out of the water before I went to bed but seeing your video I’m so glad that I’m on the right track so I’ll leave them overnight - thank you so very much!

[@hp77]

WOW! U said U cut part of the Amaryllis N put it at your bedside, show us how U curt it. I have the wax Amaryllises it bloomed 3 times, when it stoped I had it about a year just sitting. I thought it was no-more good, so I tossed it but that day I saw your video on putting it in water. I took it out of the trash put it in water N Man U should see how it’s growing I felt so bad that I was throwing it away😢 . Thank U so much.

[@gillianpayne374]

Such a good tip. I will try this next year, too late for this time bulbs are already set.

[@3kidmama]

Thank you so much for pointing out this study for us! You continue to teach us so much as our favorite KZbin Master Gardener!

[@reneclarkkersanty4256]

Your information is always so wonderful! I have learned SO VERY MUCH from you and appreciate all you are doing for the growing community! ❤

[@PlantPerson58]

Wow, just in time for me to pot two amaryllis. Thanks for the great tip.

[@kyrad6543]

I feel pretty lucky I watched this today. I haven't brought mine out of dormancy yet. Mine are all in their pots in potting soil in the garage. So, I should remove all the dirt, then soak the roots before repotting? Ok! I can do that!

[@bc.dorian]

Now there is an awesome job. Studying amaryllis! :) Such an amazing and helpful study.

[@leelaural]

okay.....will give it a try....I too love amaryllis......

[@michellescountrygardens]

Thanks so much for this information! I have many amaryllis bulbs. They tend to bloom whenever. I must try this.

[@bobbiejeanm7470]

The difference is amazing and encourages me to try again next year after several disappointing results in the past! Thank you for sharing! 👌👏👍

[@cherylspiel3864]

Dang.....four weeks too late!!! Thank you so much for this information. I am sharing on some of the gardening sites I support. I am excited for next fall. 😊

[@KateEdel]

Thanks very much for sharing. I’m going to follow your lead and soak my amaryllis bulbs overnight. Thanks again, Danielle.

[@jervilyn]

Omg so I tried this and I am seeing faster growth now! Very excited to see the progression!! Thank you Danielle!!! Your videos have been so so helpful!

[@wendy6710]

Thanks for sharing this tip! Love to see all your beautiful amaryllis blooming!

[@Ericantix]

This is very interesting. I have a friend that puts them in a vase with water up to the bulb bottom until they are done blooming. Then they go outside for spring/summer.

[@gillfitzmaurice4772]

Fascinating Danielle. Thanks. Going to try this.🤗

[@raymondhill3]

Wonderful, I just bought four of them and will soak before planting!

[@gracieshomeandgardens5089]

Wow.thats amazing information. Im definitelu trting this method.thanks Daniele.

[@Alyssa-br3jd]

I want to go out and try to find some bulbs! Great video

[@JerriBerriW]

immediately told my mom about this!!! she has two bulbs that I gave her!

[@belwynne1386]

Wonderful tip! Happy New Year!

[@ocynk3626]

Thank you so much for sharing this brilliant tip! I have five dormant bulbs in my basement right now, whose roots will soon be soaking in water.

[@dawnreynolds519]

Thanks for the great tip! I’m just starting to get into growing amaryllis. I was afraid to try them because of the cost of the bulb and lack of knowledge on their care and needs.I didn’t know how easy it was to get them to grow. I’m hooked now thanks to you!😂

[@emmyhusfloen]

Thank you for the tip!!

[@emptynestgardens9057]

Fantastic!!! I will for sure start soaking mine going forward. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with us. Happy New Year! 🎊

[@SharkSandwich451]

It’s like the Anome corm: supposed to be soaked before planting. Great discovery.

[@janacox9478]

Thanks for the tip! I’ll do this next year. I’m enjoying lots of blooming Amarylis right now. ❤

[@maryschlotter108]

Can’t wait to try this! Thank you!

[@habibrehman3737]

Thank you very much for this information.

[@beckyann7572]

This is a game changing tip. I have one that that bloomed last year. I'm going to try this and see if this will help it rebloom.

[@lindsaymacneil5164]

Can't wait to try this!!

[@ellietobe]

I could not believe how expensive Amaryllis bulbs are this year. Definitely take good care of them!

[@islaadele1212]

I wish I'd known this before I planted last year. I'm in Northern Ireland and we do keep our home rather cool, but some of my bulbs have taken nearly 3 months to break dormancy. For some reason, I find that the variety called Carmen grows and blooms particularly quickly, even in coolish temperatures.

[@meandmysunshine1]

Thank you for posting! I love your excitement for the Amaryllis. I too enjoy them very much! I will try soaking. I always start mine after New Year, but some are trying to start putting out new shoots, and I did see a bud forming. I always have to stake them, so maybe this year not as many will need it. Hope you had a Merry Christms. Happy Near year! Eileen 😊🎶🎄🇨🇦🎵

[@greenthumbelina7331]

Danielle, thank you for sharing this wonderful information! Have a Happy and safe New Year! ~Margie🎉

[@atefbasha1809]

Happy New Year to you Danielle so much more 👅👄💋🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👔💎💍💄👙👠👒👑🤗😇🤔💏💏💏💏💏💏💏

[@health.bites.5615]

Awesome tip!! I'll have to remember this for next year.

[@karenlehn2351]

Thank you ! I have 10 large bulbs from last year,and don’t see a sign of bud coming yet, so I think I’ll give this a try !

[@gaynellewilliamson2954]

Thanks, will try this!

[@claudiabozzo1635]

Great tip! Will start doing that from now on. 🌺

[@betsymaltby6788]

Game changer!! Thank you for sharing YOUR research with us!

[@bethlynch1909]

I wish I had known about this when I potted up 6 new bulbs a few days before Christmas. But, I have bulbs from last year to pot up and I will do this for sure. Thank you for the clear instructions and results.

[@annroberts5965]

Beautiful. Thank for the tip. Ann from Va.

[@barbarabolandtizio4650]

Wow! Amazing. Will definitely soak my bulbs when repot them in August, after a summer of sitting in very healthy soil.

[@barbstoltzfus56]

Oh wow, I'm very impressed, your story is mine, as a little girl I was fascinated with my moms amaryllis, I have so many amaryllis, I'm embarrassed😞 every year I send for new bulbs so I have a few blooming for Christmas, I don't need more I just want a few for Christmas, I'll definitely try this, I'm so excited,thank you sooo much🥰😍😘

[@joycedagostino6074]

Thank you so much for sharing. Great work example of showing science based tests and how they perform!

[@traceygodfrey6432]

Here in the UK I have never seen bulbs with roots on, when purchasing them.

[@debrawhited3035]

I will definitely be trying this tip next year!!! Last year, after removing the spent stem, I put a bulb in it's pot outside on my deck for the summer, then brought it inside in the Fall to die back and go into dormancy, according to your instructions in earlier videos. I did not bring it out until Christmas, going for mid-late winter blooms. I could tell the bulb was alive - it was larger, and very healthy looking, but it seemed to take forever to sprout, and even after several weeks there is less than three inches growth - very very slow. I do see that you are using taller pots than I am - not a lot bigger than the bulb in circumference, but much deeper. I thought they liked cramped roots? No?

[@suzannemorrison8773]

I happened across this study earlier in the season and was curious about their results. Thank you so much for testing it out! So grateful for all of the info you generously pass along. 😊

[@marymurphy4825]

Thanks for that great information. I never grew an amaryllis bulb before, but after watching your videos I did pot up a large amaryllis bulb in soil and watered it sparingly and it is doing great! I have two stems with one large bud on one of the stems that is almost ready to bloom! Mine is a red amaryllis flower with a white star in the center. I am excited to see it bloom.

[@pamelarichards6482]

Thank you for this tip! I am a 2 year newbie to Amaryllis but you have taught me everything! Hope I can remember this next fall.

[@rute7.7rosaleite64]

Obrigado pelas dicas.Feliz Ano Novo

[@daygirl2659]

I will definitely try this Danielle!! I planted my Amaryllis about 5 weeks ago and I barely see a little green leaf..If I can still find some bulbs out there I will try another this season ❤️

[@miekowu5139]

Great video! So pleased you did a study and shared it with us. I have two new amaryllis bulbs soaking right now.

[@kylieky9169]

Great tip! Such beautiful blooms :)

[@elsiemari]

What a wonderful tip! I wasn't interested in amaryllis at all until I saw one of your videos a few months ago. Now I'm working on my fall order 🙂

[@Medietos]

Thanks, I'd like to also know how you handled that 4th, 3-week one? Or did I miss it? Was it also soaked? Why do some cut the leaves and roots before putting to rest? You don't, - don't you also not lessen the roots before the potting? How much and often does one water? Do they like it colder at night (i sleep with window ajar, even in winter, and the room can be 15 Degrees C. In the shops, the stand outdoors in pretty cold, around freezing-point temps. How lovely and cosy it sounds about you and your grandmother! I wish I had one too.

[@jeannet9592]

That is an amazing discovery! I'll have to try next year, as all of mine have been started.

[@marciadubbeld1857]

Thank you for sharing! I'm definitely going to soak my bulbs next year! 🥰

[@suzanneb5229]

I bought 1 amaryllis this year and planted the beginning of November and it's just about to bloom. Maybe I'll find some amaryllis on sale and try this method. I can't wait, thank you for the info. 💚