Today’s Red Amaryllis Survivors blog came about when I received a couple of photos from Trail Diva. Her beautiful red amaryllis plants started to bloom after a long, cold wintering in the basement. They have learned to survive and thrive in a somewhat harsh environment.
She has not watered the plants, but they still know it is springtime by the warmer temperatures. It looks like there are four pots blooming with bright red flowers each with multiple blooms per stem. I believe she started out growing one bulb which multiplied.
When the days become summer-like, she takes all the plants outdoors to enjoy the rays of sunshine.
Red Amaryllis Information
I looked online for some additional information on red flowering amaryllis flowers. Amaryllis plants can grow indoors; however, some types are better suited for this than others.
I remember years ago first seeing the large grapefruit-size amaryllis bulbs in a local hilltop nursery and florist. The large bulb size fascinated me. I eventually grew both red and red with white striped amaryllis flowers.
Every year, to soften the harsh winter days, I also would plant crocks of paperwhites which would bloom around Christmas. Generally, I would grow them on my bedroom glass table which was right under a window. That way, they would get lots of light. There really wasn’t much light in that place as the side windows faced other buildings.
Generally, growers force amaryllis bulbs to bloom around the holidays for a lovely fresh flower display.
Ending Notes
So, red amaryllis survivors remind one that winter will not last forever and that an end is in sight.
Survivors learn how to manage the cold days and nights and think ahead to warmer times.
Over the years an amaryllis bulb and people, will weather many cold winters, but springtime’s thaw brings new life and vigor to the core.
Happy Springtime!
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