THIS AMARYLLIS TIP BLEW MY MIND & resulted in faster blooming, more uniform growth, & better rooting

This amaryllis tip blew my mind! Cornell and at Kansas State University concluded that soaking amaryllis bulb roots at room temperature (68-70F or 18-20C) for 12-24 hours before planting was an excellent treatment for amaryllis bulbs. Compared to non-soaked control bulbs, the ones soaked for 12-24 hours before planting has more rapid and uniform early leaf growth, and greater overall early vigor. The experiments indicated that a short soak time (1 hour) were of no benefit, and they do need to be longer soaks. It also seemed like soaking improved rooting, which will help prevent pots from toppling over. Research in this field in ongoing.

[ellenm]

I CAN'T GET OVER THE DIFFERENCE THIS MAKES! I'm so glad I watched your video. My poor amaryllis bulbs were neglected and in their dormant state in my cold plant closet for way too long due to ill health distracting me from taking my usual care of them so I was not expecting much. I soaked just the roots by putting them all in the laundry room sink in a few inches of water, enough for the roots but not so much that the bulbs were in water and kept a small counter top box heater slightly tilted and aimed at the sink to keep them warm. Soaked for 24 hours, potted up and they greened up and shot up so fast I was amazed. Day one I thought, how do those look so good after my neglect, day two they were so green and vibrant lookin, day three I thought are those really that tall? Day four and they are going like gangbusters. Absolutely amazing. ALL 22 have survived and are thriving, including the babies that wintered over for far too long attached to the mother plant which separated when I soaked the roots. I fed them today, day four and hope they continue to thrive. I really can't believe it. Thanks for this very useful video.

[gradyjones]

I can attest to the fact that soaking the bulb before planting does speed up the growth of the bulb. I tried it on the bulbs I planted for Christmas this year. I planted the bulbs around Thanksgiving. And most of my amaryllis bulbs started blooming just in time for Christmas ( 1 mo. after planting.) I soaked the bottom half of the bulbs in water for 8 hrs. before potting them to hydrate them. Don't get water in the top of the bulb where the stalk comes out. Then potted them. It jump started the growth for sure !

[judichristopher]

EXCELLENT
Thank YOU so much for sharing this tip...
My family always laughs at me for saying
"Drink your WATER"... SEE ... I was right... LOL

[mollypitcher]

You know what I’m doing this afternoon!!!

[suekrebs]

I bought 3 more amaryllis today and I am soaking them now. However, I planted up some from the basement yesterday before I knew about soaking. Thanks for always teaching us to become better gardeners!

[ivannastepaniuk]

I was born in the USSR, and people there had a lot of the plants that we grow now (even when my grandma was young and I wasn't born yet). So, I am familiar with a lot of them. What amazes me is that in many cases only now I learn the tips on the successful growing and especially getting certain plants to bloom. And only now I understand why my grandma and mom had failures with certain plants. It's mind-boggling how little knowledge people there had at that time about plants they had (and even farm animals, too).
And it's not just about the time, it's very related to the place, as your grandma seems to have had way more knowledge at relatively the same time.

[susannewlove]

Rewatched 11/2023 for a refresher tutorial from the pro!

[katherinethweatt]

Your enthusiasm for all things amaryllis is contagious! I'm growing more varieties this year with better results. I still have three new bulbs to plant that I forgot about, so I'm going to soak them tonight and hope for great results. Thanks so much for the education you are providing! Happy New Year!!!

[jmm]

Thank you, especially the soaking suggestion.

[kathrynmettelka]

Terrific tip from the Amaryllis Queen!

[pamelaspooner]

I would like more information about not treating a bulb to forced dormancy. In other words letting them be in soil 100% of the time and caring for them as a growing plant year round, like they would be on their native habitat. I'm curious about their natural growth/bloom cycle. And do they go dormant naturally in their native region?

[paulinechapman]

Am blown away..luv this news..running to start soaking..🇨🇦

[AMIR-nmfo]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOUR VIDEOS. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024

[tzarinaruths.]

I've always loved these, I'm going to start this year & every year after...I'm thinking bulb gifts 🎁

[DCT]

I actually saw this tip on a video from Romence Gardens, and also tried it with 2 bulbs (one I soaked and 1 I didn’t ) and it worked for me too! Amazing.

[eyziets]

Thank you. My friends will be delighted for they love amaryllis.

[ianmcmillan]

Will be trying this tip in the coming months, thanks from the UK 🎉❤😊

[bethstaggs]

I’m so happy I found your channel! Thank you!!

[harrymyhero]

What a difference! The main reason I gave up amaryllis because they were so floppy. The way those are standing up, I will give this a try.

[AdbentyurNiToyang]

I love to watch amaryllis!! Their colors amazed me.. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.