Amaryllis also shows its beauty as a cut flower. Here you can find out how the blossoms last as long as possible in the vase.

Amaryllis as cut flowers can be staged in many ways

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) - also known as Knight's Star - impresses with its impressive flowers in soft white, lovely pink or intense red. The amaryllis ( Amaryllidaceae) as a potted plant on the windowsill. With the right treatment, the flowers will last longer in the pot and often several flowering shoots will develop per bulb. However, the amaryllis can also last long and beautifully in a winter bouquet or as a stand-alone artist in a vase. We'll show you how to treat an Amaryllis as a cut flower in a glass or vase.

Amaryllis as a cut flower: Cut and glue

Before the amaryllis takes its place in the vase, it should be freshly cut again. Gloves should be worn as the sap of the amaryllis is toxic and can cause skin irritation. The flower stalks of amaryllis are usually very long. They can of course be cut to fit - even if that means removing 20cm. However, at least three centimeters should be cut off the stem.

A strip of tape on the stem end of the amaryllis increases shelf life

The amaryllis stem tends to curl up at the bottom. This makes it more difficult to absorb water and causes the tissue to soften more quickly. It is therefore advisable to stick a strip of scotch tape around the lower end of the handle. When cutting the amaryllis, note the following:

  • Pruning amaryllis first
  • Either cut to length, but cut off at least 3 cm
  • Stick tape around the lower end of the handle to prevent the end of the handle from rolling up

Amaryllis as a cut flower: The water supply

It is not necessary to fill the entire vase with water. It is better if water is added more often or if the water is exchanged altogether. The longer the water stays in the vase, the more likely it is to become cloudy and theChannels in cut amaryllis can make it difficult to absorb water. Ultimately, the lifespan of the cut flower is significantly reduced if there is no supply of fresh water. It is also advisable to add some nutrient powder for cut flowers to the water. When watering the amaryllis, the following should be observed:

  • Don't fill the vase with too much water - less is more
  • Ideally add nutrient powder for cut flowers to the vase water
  • Change the water regularly - at the latest when it starts to get cloudy
Regular water changes are important for amaryllis

Amaryllis as a cut flower: influence of temperature

Amaryllis is extremely sensitive to cold, both in pots and in vases as cut flowers. Temperatures below 15 °C can already damage it massively and end the flowering period abruptly. It is therefore important to ensure that it is well packed during transport, especially on frosty days. In the house, it is to be taken out of the cold draft during the occasional burst of airing. Otherwise, a rude awakening can quickly occur or at least the flowering period can be shortened.

Amaryllis are very sensitive to cold

The warmer it is in the room, the faster the bloom is over. Therefore, the amaryllis should not necessarily be placed on the mantelpiece. If the vase is placed in a somewhat cooler, rarely heated room (but not cooler than 15 °C), flowering can be prolonged. The following applies to the influence of temperature:

  • Pack the amaryllis well for transport and protect it from the cold
  • Do not place the vase in a draft (especially when airing)
  • Avoid temperatures below 15 °C
  • Do not place in rooms that are too warm or on the fireplace/stove - excessive heat shortens flowering time
  • It is best to place the amaryllis in the vase in a slightly cooler, rarely heated room

Did you know that there are numerous ways to propagate amaryllis? We present some of them in our special article.

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