WOW! U said U cut part of the Amaryllis N put it at your bedside, show us how U curt it. I have the wax Amaryllises it bloomed 3 times, when it stoped I had it about a year just sitting. I thought it was no-more good, so I tossed it but that day I saw your video on putting it in water. I took it out of the trash put it in water N Man U should see how it’s growing I felt so bad that I was throwing it away😢 . Thank U so much.
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.
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 !
Thanks, I'd like to also know how you handled that 4th, 3-week one? Or did I miss it? Was it also soaked? Why do some cut the leaves and roots before putting to rest? You don't, - don't you also not lessen the roots before the potting? How much and often does one water? Do they like it colder at night (i sleep with window ajar, even in winter, and the room can be 15 Degrees C. In the shops, the stand outdoors in pretty cold, around freezing-point temps. How lovely and cosy it sounds about you and your grandmother! I wish I had one too.
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!
Just bought my first Amaryllis today. It was one of those kits in a big box store. Going to try your tip of soaking the roots. Since this is November 29 already, I'm hoping it will flower faster and give me a bloom by Christmas or New Years! Love your videos and your enthusiasm.
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?
Just catching this video. Thanks I too have an amaryllis addiction. Getting ready to plant inside. They were outside for the summer and one bloomed. They are at rest now waiting the indoor plant where I will soak roots. I am excited
im trying this today. my bulb is in water. The roots were so long and i cut them down. I hope i didnt hurt it. Guess ill find out the hard way if so. New subscriber here. Thanks for the video.
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.
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!!!
Thanks for the tip! I love amaryllis, but mine haven't bloomed in a few years! I've repotted them , put them in dormancy and took out at Thanksgiving to put in a sunny window, only to get leaves or nothing! I'm definitely trying this tip! Wish me luck❤
This is very interesting. I have a friend that puts them in a vase with water up to the bulb bottom until they are done blooming. Then they go outside for spring/summer.
Oh my god this is so awesome - I just bought 4 Amaryllis “Christmas gift“ from tractor and supply they had them marked down $7.99 to $3.99…. they looked really bad. So I thought well maybe if I just soak the roots. That might help they’ve been soaking for about two hours now (6:30ish EST). I was going to take them out of the water before I went to bed but seeing your video I’m so glad that I’m on the right track so I’ll leave them overnight - thank you so very much!
Omg so I tried this and I am seeing faster growth now! Very excited to see the progression!! Thank you Danielle!!! Your videos have been so so helpful!
I’m about to plant my bulbs today, and Re-watched your other very comprehensive video on the different stages of growth, bloom, dormancy and repotting. But, guess what I’ll be doing first. I’m going to go soak those roots in water! This is fascinating how quickly they leaf and bloom!
I wish I had known about this when I potted up 6 new bulbs a few days before Christmas. But, I have bulbs from last year to pot up and I will do this for sure. Thank you for the clear instructions and results.
Thanks for the great tip! I’m just starting to get into growing amaryllis. I was afraid to try them because of the cost of the bulb and lack of knowledge on their care and needs.I didn’t know how easy it was to get them to grow. I’m hooked now thanks to you!😂
I did this by accident. I received my Amaryllis and didn’t have pots to plant them so I let them soaking for 24 hours and planted them as soon as I had the pots. That was yesterday so I haven’t seen any difference but looking forward to have flowers soon.
ive always soaked the root. I was always taught thats how you wake the bulbs up from dormancy. so I always unpot them from dormancy, soak the roots and repot. I never let them soak more then a few hours tho.. I guess I'll be extending that time now. I also add a dash of fertilizer to the water during this process. thanks for sharing this..
I happened across this study earlier in the season and was curious about their results. Thank you so much for testing it out! So grateful for all of the info you generously pass along. 😊
Thanks a ton for this idea. I had bought three Amaryllis bulbs 4 years ago. They have not bloomed in all these years. All I get is thick green leaves. I will try out this approach. Hoping for a good and fast bloom.
I feel pretty lucky I watched this today. I haven't brought mine out of dormancy yet. Mine are all in their pots in potting soil in the garage. So, I should remove all the dirt, then soak the roots before repotting? Ok! I can do that!
I found that out when I kept watering an Amaryllis after it blooms in one of those plastic coated bulbs they sell at Christmas. It bloomed 4 times in a row They are beautiful mine have 8 flowers on each stem.
I have a big pot with numerous bulbs in them that I need to re pot. Should I soak after I take the bulbs out of the soil? They had only one bulb that bloomed. Mine are single bloom red and white flowers.
I wish I'd known this before I planted last year. I'm in Northern Ireland and we do keep our home rather cool, but some of my bulbs have taken nearly 3 months to break dormancy. For some reason, I find that the variety called Carmen grows and blooms particularly quickly, even in coolish temperatures.
Mine have been out of dormancy for weeks and weeks and I'm still seeing nothing! I wish I knew about this. Or could it be the variety that I'm growing?
Hi Danielle, Could you take the bulb that you didn't soak, remove the soil, soak it and replant it? Or is it too late for that? Good info, thanks for sharing the study.
Good info and I feel ripped off! I just started following you and planted this week. But then again I’m not in a hurry and I’m planting to get joy in the winter. But next time.....!!
I’m addicted and just found your fabulous videos. I’m waiting on 6 bulbs from Longfield and will soak the roots. I have a lot already, but am learning so much. Thank you.
Thanks for that great information. I never grew an amaryllis bulb before, but after watching your videos I did pot up a large amaryllis bulb in soil and watered it sparingly and it is doing great! I have two stems with one large bud on one of the stems that is almost ready to bloom! Mine is a red amaryllis flower with a white star in the center. I am excited to see it bloom.
Oh wow, I'm very impressed, your story is mine, as a little girl I was fascinated with my moms amaryllis, I have so many amaryllis, I'm embarrassed😞 every year I send for new bulbs so I have a few blooming for Christmas, I don't need more I just want a few for Christmas, I'll definitely try this, I'm so excited,thank you sooo much🥰😍😘
Dang.....four weeks too late!!! Thank you so much for this information. I am sharing on some of the gardening sites I support. I am excited for next fall. 😊
WOW! U said U cut part of the Amaryllis N put it at your bedside, show us how U curt it. I have the wax Amaryllises it bloomed 3 times, when it stoped I had it about a year just sitting. I thought it was no-more good, so I tossed it but that day I saw your video on putting it in water. I took it out of the trash put it in water N Man U should see how it’s growing I felt so bad that I was throwing it away😢 . Thank U so much.
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.
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 !
What do you do, plant them, take them out of soil, soak roots and put them back in the soil?
I'd like to know, as well. Can I unpot the bulb I buy at a major chain, soak it, then repot?
Lovely amaryllis!
Am blown away..luv this news..running to start soaking..🇨🇦
I've always loved these, I'm going to start this year & every year after...I'm thinking bulb gifts 🎁
THANKS!!!!!! You know what I’m doing this afternoon!!!
I bave a bulb in dormancy, that I am going to repot. This will be a great experiment to try!
Thank you, especially the soaking suggestion.
Such a good tip. I will try this next year, too late for this time bulbs are already set.
Thanks, I'd like to also know how you handled that 4th, 3-week one? Or did I miss it? Was it also soaked? Why do some cut the leaves and roots before putting to rest? You don't, - don't you also not lessen the roots before the potting? How much and often does one water? Do they like it colder at night (i sleep with window ajar, even in winter, and the room can be 15 Degrees C. In the shops, the stand outdoors in pretty cold, around freezing-point temps.
How lovely and cosy it sounds about you and your grandmother! I wish I had one too.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOUR VIDEOS. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024
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!
Just bought my first Amaryllis today. It was one of those kits in a big box store. Going to try your tip of soaking the roots. Since this is November 29 already, I'm hoping it will flower faster and give me a bloom by Christmas or New Years! Love your videos and your enthusiasm.
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?
Thank you very much for this information.
Will be trying this tip in the coming months, thanks from the UK 🎉❤😊
Terrific tip from the Amaryllis Queen!
Rewatched 11/2023 for a refresher tutorial from the pro!
Just catching this video. Thanks I too have an amaryllis addiction. Getting ready to plant inside. They were outside for the summer and one bloomed. They are at rest now waiting the indoor plant where I will soak roots. I am excited
im trying this today. my bulb is in water. The roots were so long and i cut them down. I hope i didnt hurt it. Guess ill find out the hard way if so. New subscriber here. Thanks for the video.
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.
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.
Thank you. My friends will be delighted for they love amaryllis.
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
I love to watch amaryllis!! Their colors amazed me.. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
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!!!
I agree I bought 9 new bulbs this year!
Where did you buy yours please
@@paeeze5 I bought mine from Colorblends and Bluestone Perennials.
Thank you for this great tip, Danielle! I have a "Red Pearl" to pot up, and I'll soak it!
Thanks for the tip! I love amaryllis, but mine haven't bloomed in a few years! I've repotted them , put them in dormancy and took out at Thanksgiving to put in a sunny window, only to get leaves or nothing! I'm definitely trying this tip! Wish me luck❤
Wonderful info. I have bulbs I potted about four weeks ago and there is little to no sign of growth. Next year!
I never heard that as well! I have to see if my 4 are out of Dormancy. If they’re still sleeping, I’m going that next time I go to my house
Bravo. Thanks fir this info. Bought five today at Walmart (after Christmas sale). Will begin soak tomorrow.
okay.....will give it a try....I too love amaryllis......
The difference is amazing and encourages me to try again next year after several disappointing results in the past! Thank you for sharing! 👌👏👍
This is very interesting. I have a friend that puts them in a vase with water up to the bulb bottom until they are done blooming. Then they go outside for spring/summer.
Oh my god this is so awesome - I just bought 4 Amaryllis “Christmas gift“ from tractor and supply they had them marked down $7.99 to $3.99…. they looked really bad. So I thought well maybe if I just soak the roots. That might help they’ve been soaking for about two hours now (6:30ish EST). I was going to take them out of the water before I went to bed but seeing your video I’m so glad that I’m on the right track so I’ll leave them overnight - thank you so very much!
I appreciate the new information about soaking the bulb! I will try it!
You introduced me to amaryllis, and I now have 7 varieties in various stages of growth. Love this tip.
Thanks very much for sharing. I’m going to follow your lead and soak my amaryllis bulbs overnight. Thanks again, Danielle.
Very nice flowers, where are you buying this bulbs,all amarlily videos are watching so I like the flowers
Thank you so much for pointing out this study for us! You continue to teach us so much as our favorite UA-cam Master Gardener!
Thanks so much for this information! I have many amaryllis bulbs. They tend to bloom whenever. I must try this.
Hi Danielle. Have 4 bulbs left to be planted. Am trying this right now. Much appreciation from New Delhi. Thanks and a very happy new year.
Your information is always so wonderful! I have learned SO VERY MUCH from you and appreciate all you are doing for the growing community! ❤
Omg so I tried this and I am seeing faster growth now! Very excited to see the progression!! Thank you Danielle!!! Your videos have been so so helpful!
Thank you for sharing!!! You are my fave gardening channel...I always learn so much from you!
Such a great flower. Great tip too.
I’m about to plant my bulbs today, and Re-watched your other very comprehensive video on the different stages of growth, bloom, dormancy and repotting. But, guess what I’ll be doing first. I’m going to go soak those roots in water! This is fascinating how quickly they leaf and bloom!
I’m so happy I found your channel! Thank you!!
Wonderful, I just bought four of them and will soak before planting!
This comes just in time! I have 10 bulbs in dormancy and I WILL be soaking the roots when I am ready to bring them out. Cannot wait!
Thanks for the tip! I’ll do this next year. I’m enjoying lots of blooming Amarylis right now. ❤
Thank you for sharing this study. Great information. I will try it to see if o can save my bulbs. Happy New Year
Thank you for sharing this and Happy New Year!
This is a game changing tip. I have one that that bloomed last year. I'm going to try this and see if this will help it rebloom.
Thanks for sharing this tip! Love to see all your beautiful amaryllis blooming!
I wish I had known about this when I potted up 6 new bulbs a few days before Christmas. But, I have bulbs from last year to pot up and I will do this for sure. Thank you for the clear instructions and results.
What a wonderful tip with amazing results!! Thanks for sharing
Wonderful video - no annoying music - sensible and clear - off to soak mine right now! Thank you very much.
Thanks for the great tip! I’m just starting to get into growing amaryllis. I was afraid to try them because of the cost of the bulb and lack of knowledge on their care and needs.I didn’t know how easy it was to get them to grow. I’m hooked now thanks to you!😂
I did this by accident. I received my Amaryllis and didn’t have pots to plant them so I let them soaking for 24 hours and planted them as soon as I had the pots. That was yesterday so I haven’t seen any difference but looking forward to have flowers soon.
ive always soaked the root. I was always taught thats how you wake the bulbs up from dormancy. so I always unpot them from dormancy, soak the roots and repot. I never let them soak more then a few hours tho.. I guess I'll be extending that time now. I also add a dash of fertilizer to the water during this process. thanks for sharing this..
Thanks so much for the education you are providing!
Now there is an awesome job. Studying amaryllis! :) Such an amazing and helpful study.
Thank you for this tip!
I happened across this study earlier in the season and was curious about their results. Thank you so much for testing it out! So grateful for all of the info you generously pass along. 😊
Wonderful tip!
Thank you ! I have 10 large bulbs from last year,and don’t see a sign of bud coming yet, so I think I’ll give this a try !
Amazing! My question is: could fertilizer be added to the water 💧 to help the bulbs health and blooming abilities?
Wow, just in time for me to pot two amaryllis. Thanks for the great tip.
Game changer!! Thank you for sharing YOUR research with us!
Fascinating Danielle. Thanks. Going to try this.🤗
Thanks a ton for this idea. I had bought three Amaryllis bulbs 4 years ago. They have not bloomed in all these years. All I get is thick green leaves. I will try out this approach. Hoping for a good and fast bloom.
I feel pretty lucky I watched this today. I haven't brought mine out of dormancy yet. Mine are all in their pots in potting soil in the garage. So, I should remove all the dirt, then soak the roots before repotting? Ok! I can do that!
I love that green pot so much 😂🤷absolutely my favourite green colour.
Thank you for sharing this great information, I will try it 😍👋
Will try this. Too late for this year but definitely next year.
It' is never too late!❤
I understand your love for the Amaryllis. I enjoy your videos. They are so informative so keep sharing.👏
This is great. I just bought 4 huge bulbs. Thank you
I found that out when I kept watering an Amaryllis after it blooms in one of those plastic coated bulbs they sell at Christmas. It bloomed 4 times in a row They are beautiful mine have 8 flowers on each stem.
Wow.thats amazing information. Im definitelu trting this method.thanks Daniele.
Awesome tip. Wish I would have known prior to planting.
Thank you for sharing. I have no experience with Amaryllis. Please help Should I trim off all the leaves before soaking the bulb?
I have a big pot with numerous bulbs in them that I need to re pot. Should I soak after I take the bulbs out of the soil? They had only one bulb that bloomed. Mine are single bloom red and white flowers.
It’s like the Anome corm: supposed to be soaked before planting. Great discovery.
Fantastic!!! I will for sure start soaking mine going forward. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with us. Happy New Year! 🎊
I wish I'd known this before I planted last year. I'm in Northern Ireland and we do keep our home rather cool, but some of my bulbs have taken nearly 3 months to break dormancy. For some reason, I find that the variety called Carmen grows and blooms particularly quickly, even in coolish temperatures.
Excellent suggestion - my new method! Thanks.
The amaryllis bulbs I ordered had only 1” roots before I planted. Did your bulbs arrive with long roots?
Mine have been out of dormancy for weeks and weeks and I'm still seeing nothing! I wish I knew about this. Or could it be the variety that I'm growing?
That is an amazing discovery! I'll have to try next year, as all of mine have been started.
Hi Danielle, Could you take the bulb that you didn't soak, remove the soil, soak it and replant it? Or is it too late for that? Good info, thanks for sharing the study.
I was wondering that too. I just planted mine last week and some haven’t broken dormancy and some are only poking up a little.
@@kimbar11
Good info and I feel ripped off! I just started following you and planted this week. But then again I’m not in a hurry and I’m planting to get joy in the winter. But next time.....!!
Did you keep the soaking water continuously at the same temperature range for the soaking period?
I’m addicted and just found your fabulous videos. I’m waiting on 6 bulbs from Longfield and will soak the roots. I have a lot already, but am learning so much. Thank you.
Thanks for that great information. I never grew an amaryllis bulb before, but after watching your videos I did pot up a large amaryllis bulb in soil and watered it sparingly and it is doing great! I have two stems with one large bud on one of the stems that is almost ready to bloom! Mine is a red amaryllis flower with a white star in the center. I am excited to see it bloom.
Great tip! Will start doing that from now on. 🌺
Wow! Amazing. Will definitely soak my bulbs when repot them in August, after a summer of sitting in very healthy soil.
Never heard that before! I’m amazed! Thank you ! 😊
Here in the UK I have never seen bulbs with roots on, when purchasing them.
Oh wow, I'm very impressed, your story is mine, as a little girl I was fascinated with my moms amaryllis, I have so many amaryllis, I'm embarrassed😞 every year I send for new bulbs so I have a few blooming for Christmas, I don't need more I just want a few for Christmas, I'll definitely try this, I'm so excited,thank you sooo much🥰😍😘
Thank you for this tip! I am a 2 year newbie to Amaryllis but you have taught me everything! Hope I can remember this next fall.
Can’t wait to try this! Thank you!
Dang.....four weeks too late!!! Thank you so much for this information. I am sharing on some of the gardening sites I support. I am excited for next fall. 😊
Thank you for sharing! I'm definitely going to soak my bulbs next year! 🥰