Children of all ages can really benefit from gardening and having hands-on experiences planting flower bulbs.
Their vibrant blooms bring the outdoors to life, adding a touch of elegance and charm to your outdoor space. Amaryllises are versatile, thriving in pots, making them perfect for patios. With minimal care, they’ll flourish, creating a captivating display that enhances your outdoor oasis.
Step 1: Choose a container
Find a good sized pot for planting the Amaryllis bulb.
The container may be clay, ceramic or plastic, but should have drainage holes in the bottom!
The bulb should have about 2 inches of room around the sides.
Good sized container for planting an Amaryllis bulb.
Step 2: Add soil to container
Place a small amount of potting mix in the bottom of the pot.
Center the bulb in the middle of the pot.
Then add additional potting mix, firming it around the roots and bulb.
Important! Leave the top third of the bulb uncovered.
Add soil to the container.
Step 3: Place the Amaryllis bulb
Nestle the bulb into the center of the container.
The bulbs should feel firm and have plenty of room for the roots at the base.
Add a little more potting mix, but remember! You have to leave the top third of the bulb uncovered.
Tamp down the soil around the bulb with your hands to settle the potting mix.
Placing the Amaryllis bulb in the container.
Step 4: Water around the bulb.
Water enough to keep the soil moist, and avoid wetting the portion of the bulb that is above the soil.
The first 2 inches of soil need to be damp for proper growth.
Care should be taken not to over-water!
To maintain a healthy moisture level around the bulb, your soil needs to be well-draining and moist but not soggy.
Water around the bulb.
You planted your Amaryllis bulb.
