The True Christmas Flower
The poinsettias are on display for the Christmas season but it is the Amaryllis that I am waiting for — the true Christmas flower.
Poinsettias are used for a short time at Christmas and discarded shortly thereafter. They can be grown indoors and bloom again but I’ve never been that lucky.
Now, Amaryllis, by favourite Christmas flower, are in stores now as bulbs. When buying make sure that at least half of the bulb is above the soil. Do not try to bury the bulb. Place the potted bulb in a warm place with direct light. The heat is necessary for the development of the stems. Water sparingly until the bud and leaves appear.
It takes about 40 days from potting the bulb till the plant blooms appear.
I have been very lucky with Amaryllis. I have one bulb already for many years and it blooms every year with more and more flowers.
In my next article I will reveal my tips and tricks on how to keep the amaryllis bulbs blooming year after year.
Lori
