🌱 How to Grow Amaryllis (Minerva) 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 – Minerva

• Botanical Name: Hippeastrum hybrid (Minerva variety)

1. 🗓️ Choose the Right Season

• Best time to plant: Late autumn to early winter (Oct–Dec)

• Grown primarily for winter and spring blooms

• Ideal Temperature: 15°C–25°C

2. 🌱 Prepare the Soil

• Soil Type: Well-drained, loose, and rich in organic matter

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

• Add compost or leaf mold, and sand or cocopeat for better drainage

3. 🌾 Planting the Bulbs

• Depth: Plant bulb with top third above soil surface

• Spacing: If planting multiple bulbs, keep 6–8 inches apart

• Use 6–8 inch pots with drainage holes or plant in raised beds

• Water lightly after planting — do not soak

4. 💧 Watering

• Water sparingly until you see new growth

• Once leaves or flower stalks emerge, water more regularly

• Avoid overwatering — bulbs may rot in soggy soil

• Allow topsoil to dry slightly between watering

5. 🌿 Germination & Growth

• Shoots emerge in 2–4 weeks depending on warmth

• A flower stalk usually appears before or with the leaves

• Support tall flower stalks if needed with small stakes

6. ☀️ Sunlight & Temperature

• Needs bright indirect sunlight or partial sun

• In hot climates, avoid direct afternoon sun

• Protect from frost and cold drafts indoors

7. 🌼 Fertilization

• Use a balanced liquid fertilizer (10-10-10) every 2 weeks during active growth

• Stop fertilizing when leaves yellow and enter dormancy

• Resume feeding once regrowth begins in the next cycle

8. 🛡️ Pest & Disease Control

• Watch for aphids, mealybugs, spider mites

• Fungal issues include root rot, red blotch (leaf scorch)

• Keep good air circulation and avoid wetting leaves

• Use neem oil spray if needed; remove infected parts

9. 🌸 Blooming & Aftercare

• Minerva variety produces large red-and-white blooms

• Blooms last 2–4 weeks indoors

• After flowers fade, cut flower stalk but retain leaves

• Let leaves grow through spring/summer to feed the bulb

10. 🌱 Regrow Tip

• After summer, when leaves yellow, stop watering

• Store bulb in cool, dark place for 8–10 weeks to rest

• Replant or revive after dormancy for another bloom cycle

• Amaryllis bulbs can rebloom every year with proper care

🌺 Benefits of Amaryllis (Minerva)

• Stunning indoor blooming bulb in winter

• Easy to grow in pots or garden beds

• Excellent for gifting or festive décor

• Long-lasting blooms and repeat flowering with care