🌱 How to Grow Amaryllis (Red) from Bulbs
Also known as:

• Hindi: अमर लिली (Amar Lily)

• Tamil: அமரிலிஸ்ஸு பூ (Amarilissu Poo)

• Telugu: అమరిల్లిస్ పువ్వు (Amarillis Puvvu)

• Malayalam: അമരില്ലിസ് പൂവ് (Amarillis Poov)

• Kannada: ಅಮರಿಲ್ಲಿಸ್ ಹೂವು (Amarillis Hoovu)

• English: Amaryllis – Red

• Botanical Name: Hippeastrum hybrid

1. 🗓️ Choose the Right Season

• Best time to plant: Late autumn to early winter (October–December)

• Blooms in late winter to early spring

• Ideal Temperature: 15°C–25°C

2. 🌱 Prepare the Soil

• Soil Type: Well-drained, nutrient-rich loamy soil

• pH Level: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0)

• Mix compost, sand or perlite, and garden soil for best results

3. 🌾 Planting the Bulb

• Depth: Plant with the top 1/3 of the bulb above the soil

• Spacing: 6–8 inches apart if planting multiple bulbs

• Choose containers with good drainage (6–8 inch deep pots)

• Water lightly after planting; do not overwater

4. 💧 Watering

• Water lightly until shoots appear

• Once growth starts, increase watering slightly

• Allow topsoil to dry between watering

• Avoid water logging — it causes bulb rot

5. 🌿 Germination & Growth

• Shoots appear in 2–4 weeks depending on warmth

• A tall flower stalk will emerge before or alongside leaves

• Support flower stalks if they grow too tall or lean

6. ☀️ Sunlight & Temperature

• Needs bright indirect sunlight or partial sun

• Prefers warm, draft-free indoor locations

• Avoid direct afternoon sun or freezing temperatures

7. 🌼 Fertilization

• Start feeding with a balanced liquid fertilizer (10-10-10) every 2–3 weeks after leaves appear

• Stop fertilizing once leaves yellow or during dormancy

• Resume feeding when regrowth starts after rest period

8. 🛡️ Pest & Disease Control

• Pests: Aphids, mealybugs, spider mites

• Diseases: Root rot, red blotch (leaf scorch)

• Use neem oil spray or mild insecticidal soap as needed

• Ensure good air flow and don’t wet foliage excessively

9. 🌸 Blooming & Aftercare

• Bright red blooms appear on tall stems

• Each bulb can produce 1–2 flower stalks with 3–5 blooms each

• After flowering, cut the stalk but leave the leaves to nourish the bulb

• Allow leaves to grow through spring and summer for energy storage

10. 🌱 Regrow Tip

• Once leaves yellow and dry, stop watering

• Store dormant bulbs in a cool, dark place (8–10 weeks)

• Repot and begin light watering to start the next bloom cycle

• Bulbs can bloom year after year with proper rest and care

🌺 Benefits of Amaryllis (Red)

• Symbol of passion, beauty, and festive joy

• Perfect for Christmas, New Year, and home decoration

• Low-maintenance indoor bloom

• Excellent as a gift bulb or centerpiece plant