Why amaryllis does not bloom at home - what to do

This bright flower was brought to Europe from South Africa. Initially, it belonged to a variety of wild lily, but already in the 18th century, Karl Liney attributed the amaryllis to a separate genus. Since then, the plant is considered a perennial flower belonging to the Amaryllis family. Due to its low frost resistance and southern origin, it is grown in a house or special greenhouses. The question very often arises why amaryllis does not bloom. The reasons and solutions are described below.

Amaryllis bloom, what it looks like

A flower grows from a bulb. Its shape is oval, with a diameter of 4-12 cm. The stem is strong and resilient. Leaves are straight, dark green, narrow, grow up to 60 cm long and 4 cm wide. They grow in pairs. During the flowering period, the leaves become smaller. In the south, amaryllis blooms at the end of April - in May and is active for 6 weeks. At home, this period is reduced to 21 days and falls at the end of August - beginning of September. This is due to the fact that the activity of the plant coincides with the summer in South Africa.

Red amaryllis

What does bloom look like?

The bulb produces 1-3 peduncles, but it is better to cut the 1st stem, otherwise the extra shoot will slow down the growth and development of the flower. When the trunk grows up to 40-60 cm, inflorescences will appear on it. They resemble umbrellas in shape. Then the flower grows up to 85 cm. Each peduncle has 4-12 petals, which grow up to 10 cm and are arranged in 2 tiers. The bud itself resembles a funnel or deep umbrella. The pistils are filiform. In depth and on the surface of the bud, 6 white stamens with a green tip are visible.

The color of amaryllis petals is red, lilac and pink. The base is white, green, or yellowish. There are 3 colored flowers.

The plant is interesting because it can bloom up to 2 times a year. The periods can be alternated artificially.

It is recommended to clean the flower out of the reach of children and animals, and wash your hands after planting or leaving.

Why amaryllis does not bloom at home

Some lovers of exotic flowers refuse amaryllis because of its demanding maintenance and care. The lack of buds during the growing season is also not uncommon.

Amaryllis leaves without bud

The main reasons why a flower only releases leaves

To make amaryllis bloom, you need to find out the reasons for the appearance of the leaves, not the bud.

Main reasons:

• The peduncle may not have formed due to damage to the bulb.
• The flower "confused" the stage of flowering and dormancy. This happens when the temperature regime is unstable in an apartment or on the street.
• The leaves were cut off and this greatly weakened the bulb.
• Lack of nutrition and moisture.
• Last year took a lot of energy for flowering, and a longer rest is required in the new season.
• Hypothermia or insufficient air temperature.
• Little light, lack of sunlight.
• Cramped capacity.
• Poor quality soil.

Proper planting is an important prerequisite for flowering.

Amaryllis loves proper home care, why doesn't the plant bloom? Because before planting, you should pay attention to the choice of pot, soil and bulb.

Flower planting process

Vessel selection

Due to the strong and heavy peduncle, the container may fall, so you must choose a heavy and durable planter. Planting several seedlings in one pot is not excluded. The size of the container depends on the bulb. The bottom diameter should be 3-5 cm larger than the head, 20-30 cm deep. If there is more than one flower, the distance of 2-3 cm between the bulbs is also taken into account. You can purchase a vessel with a narrowed neck. In order for the roots to be well nourished with oxygen, it is better to take unglazed ceramic dishes.

Priming

The soil is sold in the store, but you can also prepare it at home. Soil recipes:

• Mix 1: 1 turf and humus, add 2 parts of sand.
• Take 1: 1: 1 turf and garden soil, river sand, add ½ part of humus.
• Equal parts of soil from the garden, sod land, river sand, peat and humus.

Drainage

For this, pebbles, brick and ceramic chips, gravel, expanded clay are suitable. The material is mixed with part of the soil and laid out on the bottom. A hole is made in the center to allow excess moisture to escape, and sand is poured on top. The drainage will keep the amaryllis from rotting and remove excess fluid.

Material

For planting, only elastic, smooth, strong and beautiful flower heads are selected, on which there are small roots. Do not plant a flower if the bulb:

• affected by rot, corrosion, cracks;
• has no roots;
• moldy;
• smells of unpleasant sweetness.

Suitable onion

Step-by-step landing instructions:

1. Gently peel the black and beige skins from the onion.
2. Put in a container with potassium permanganate solution or Bordeaux liquid for 30 minutes.
3. Place the onion on a clean towel and dry throughout the day.
4. Cover half of the pot with soil. Put the seedling in the center with a blunt end in the soil.
5. Cover it with earth so that ½ of the onion remains on the surface.
6. Press the soil with your hands, mulch. Instead of mulch, drainage residues can be used.
7. Pour well with warm water and remove the vessel to the designated place.

Analysis of the conditions of detention, is everything suitable

If the planting was carried out correctly, but the amaryllis does not bloom, it gives only leaves, what should I do? It is necessary to analyze the conditions of detention, correct shortcomings and start taking proper care of them.

Whether the plant is resting, the alternation of the vegetation and dormancy phases

Amaryllis blooms in autumn and winter and rests in spring and summer. When summer comes in Russia, the flower "sleeps", thinking that winter has come. Since in his homeland, a cold time comes at this time. It must be prepared for "sleep":

• reduce the daytime, then completely remove it in the shade;
• gradually reduce the temperature to +10 ° C;
• reduce the frequency of watering and feeding.

The plant is prepared for the active stage in the reverse order.

Watering and feeding

Intensive irrigation of the plant begins when the peduncle reaches 10 cm. The indicator is the top layer of the earth. It must not be allowed to dry completely. As the “sleep” of amaryllis approaches, the frequency of watering decreases until it stops altogether. To prevent the flower from drying out, it is sprayed from a spray bottle.

The plant is fed with special mixtures for bulbous plants every 10 days until complete rest.

Proper watering

Is there enough room in the pot

They approach the choice of a pot carefully. In a cramped vessel, the plant will wither and become sick. Too spacious - will focus on reproduction, and not on flower formation. If from the bulb to the walls is less than 3, but more than 4 cm, the amaryllis must be transplanted.

Illumination and temperature

Partial or complete absence of light gives amaryllis a reason to continue the dormant period, and direct sunlight makes the plant nervous. A sunny place with light partial shade would be ideal.

The acceptable temperature for amaryllis is + 18… +25 ° C. Only during the rest phase can it reach +10 ° C. The plant does not like drafts and sudden changes.

What to do to make the amaryllis bloom

The easiest way is to diagnose the plant and find the cause of the inhibition. The problem is eliminated in the necessary way. Next, you should begin to properly care for the plant and wait for the result. What else needs to be done for exotic amaryllis to bloom? It is possible to create conditions close to natural conditions for growth and development. The flower is accustomed to warmth, slight drought and occasional rainstorms.

Perhaps the amaryllis is not yet ready to bloom, then it is worth making him an artificial rest period, regardless of the season. Preventive measures against pests and diseases will not be superfluous.

Dormant period

Amaryllis will not be able to release a bud if all planting and care conditions are not met. The plant can be made to bloom. To do this, you need to find out and eliminate unfavorable factors. If done correctly, amaryllis will delight you with a beautiful flower twice a year.