Amaryllis care

Hippeastrum hybrids needs bright light with no direct sun. Check the soil before you water.

This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.

Care at a glance

Botanical name: Hippeastrum hybrids
Other names: Hippeastrum, Knight's star lily
Light: Bright light, no direct sun. Put it in a bright window. Turn the pot often so the stalk grows straight.
Soil check: Every 5 to 9 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
Humidity: Medium humidity
Feeding: Feed once a month in spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.

How does the soil feel 2 to 3 cm below the top?

Push a finger 2 to 3 cm into the soil. Feel if it is dry, damp or wet.

Dry: no soil sticks to your finger. Water the plant.
Damp: a little soil sticks to your finger. It feels cool. Do not water yet.
Wet: soil sticks to your finger and feels soggy, or you see water. Do not water. Check the drainage.

Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.

Use a potting soil with some perlite or sand. Keep the top third of the bulb above the soil.

Water a new bulb a little until the stalk is 5 cm tall. Then water more.
After the flowers fade, cut the stalk. Keep the leaves and feed the plant to refill the bulb.
For new flowers, stop watering in autumn. Keep the bulb dry and cool for 8 to 10 weeks.
Soft, brown bulb parts mean rot. Water less and keep the bulb top dry.

Toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it away from pets and children.