Do any of you grow amaryllis? This pic is of my aunts that she has tons of blooms on it every year 😍🥰 To have an amazing plant like this, follow these care tips :) 🪴Amaryllis Planting and Care🪴 Amaryllis Quick Tips: - Planting Period: October until the end of April. - Flowering Period: Late December until the end of June. - Flowering time is 7-10 weeks. - Larger bulbs produce more flowers. - Always store un-planted bulbs in a cool place between 40-50 deg. F. 🪴Amaryllis-One of a Kind Of all flowering bulbs, amaryllis are the easiest to bring to bloom. This can be accomplished indoors or out, and over an extended period of time. The amaryllis originated in South America's tropical regions and has the botanical name Hippeastrum. The large flowers and ease with which they can be brought to bloom make amaryllis popular and in demand worldwide. The amaryllis comes in many beautiful varieties including various shades of red, white, pink, salmon and orange. There are also many striped and multicolored varieties, usually combining shades of pink or red with white. 🪴Preparation for Planting The base and roots of the bulb should be placed in lukewarm water for a few hours. Remember, if you cannot plant the bulbs immediately after receiving them, store them at a cool temperature between 40-50 degrees F. 🪴Planting Plant bulbs in a nutritious potting compost, many are available pre-mixed. Plant the bulb up to its neck in the potting compost, being careful not to damage the roots. Press the soil down firmly to set the bulb securely in place after planting. 🪴Placement and Watering Plant the bulb, or place the potted bulb in a warm place with direct light since heat is necessary for the development of the stems. The ideal temperature is 68 to 70 degrees F. Water sparingly until the stem appears, then, as the bud and leaves appear, gradually water more. At this point, the stem will grow rapidly and flowers will develop after it has reached full growth. 🪴Flowering Period