Terms of care Amaryllis in winter: growth characteristics and storage

amaryllis blooms every year with proper care. It stems rather spectacular sight, which with proper care bloom from 5 to 7 large flowers of different colors.

For this plant are two important periods: summer - autumn, when the amaryllis blooms and winter - spring, when it is in hibernation.

Throughout both the plant requires appropriate care periods. And what about winter?

Features of growth in winter

To ensure the correct seasonal care, it is important to understand what period of the growing season the plant is experiencing. State of rest or release of the flower stalk and bloom.

Usually the winter - a time when the spike begins to turn yellow and wither. In its place there are dense leaves. At this time the room increases lily bulb.

It stocking nutrients that are required for long-term storage.

And only when the greens dry up completely, pot amaryllis is removed for storage, the plant becomes dormant.

Storage and care in winter

On how the plant will take a period of rest depends on the timely flowering. Here are the main key to success is the dry content, but at the same time that the bulb is not completely dried up, but not rotten.

1. The optimum temperature range is 10 degrees.

2. If the ambient temperature rises, the ground slightly moistened, otherwise happen dying roots.

Upon the occurrence of low temperature, the mold may occur.

3. Timing of rest can be varied to your liking, but within 1-2 months, no less. Can in the case when the plant bloomed twice a year.

4. During the period of hibernation amaryllis should gain strength and relax. Therefore, after withering main green mass bulb better storing it in a cellar or other cool place.

5. Humidity in the room where it will be stored bulbs should be about 60-70%.

At high humidity at the soil surface and upper roots appear pathogens.

Important! Periodically inspect the contents of the pots. Upon detection of decay, it must be removed or culled plant material.

Small lateral offshoots roots, so-called "kids" are stored in fabric bags, together with the main plant.

Winter Care unpretentious, as can be seen from the article, but the constant inspection and the creation of conditions you will still have to provide the Amaryllis.