Fall Bulbs Amaryllis usually planted in a pot and forced to bloom. Starting out inside you will get a head start on the temperature end of things.
First things first. Amaryllis is generally sold in soil or a kit with soil and a pot. The soil is poor and the pot is too small to support a healthy sized plant.
So here's what to do discard the soil or mix it in with your garden soil. The pot can be used for growing something not so heavy on the top.
You can buy ready mixed potting soil for containers or mix your own. I use one part potting mix, one part pearlite, one part vermiculite and on part humus compost.
This I believe is all that is necessary, however a slow release fertilizer could be added at this time.
Planting Fall Bulbs Amaryllis
It's a good idea to clean off any dead leaves or layers, don't forget the roots that may have died back. Then soak just the roots in room temperature water for as long as two hours if you have the time.
Place a shard or stone over the drainage hole, then 1/2 inch pea gravel then soil so that the tip of the amaryllis is even with the top of the pot.
This will leave room to water the plant properly. Spread the roots out and push down on the bulb just a bit to firm it up.
At this point water thoroughly. Now add soil to between half and 2/3 of the bulb. And you're done. The next time you water is when the soil is dry or the bulb stars to sprout. When it comes to watering less often is better then too often. Place in a sunny warm location.
Congratulations, you already have fall bulbs Amaryllis in your garden.
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