Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) Cuttings
and transferred to individual pots in a well draining growing medium such as peat moss sphagnum/perlite or seed starting mixtures.
Growing On
Grow in a sunny window or under grow lights. When the soil has warmed in early summer the bulbs can also be planted outdoors. Plant the entire pot, with bulb, into the ground. Ideal conditions are full sun in northern areas, or partial shade in hot sunny southern regions. Water and fertilize adequately through the entire growing period.
To induce flowering lift the pot and place it on its side so water does not get to the bulb. Let the leaves die back naturally and then transfer the pot to a dry, cool area for at least 2-3 months. Keep the pot at 40-45 F (5-7 C) if you do not wish it to flower immediately. When ready, move the pot to a shaded area with temperatures around 60-65 F (15-18 C) and water well. The pot can also be lifted and brought indoors to continue growth without a dormant period.
Note: daytime temperatures above 83 F (28 C) combined with nighttime temperatures above 73 F (23 C) will promote leaf growth at expense of bulb enlargement and flower scape development. It is therefore a good idea to grow the bulbs cooler in summer, if possible.
It usually takes developing bulbs 2 years to flower. Because dis-sectional cuttings will produce exact clones, all new bulbs will be identical.
You can also try this method for other tunicate bulbs such as onions, hyacinths, tulips, or daffodils. Lilies, being scaly bulbs, are propagated differently.
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Sources Used:
- "Amaryllis Culture, Publication G74-188-A, Nebraska Lincoln Cooperative University Extension.
- "Understanding and Producing Amaryllis", Hort Leaflet 63,Clemson University Extension, Aug 1995.
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