{"product_id":"5117-bulbi-hippeastrum-rosu-la-ghiveci","title":"Hippeastrum ‘Royal Red’ - Red potted lily (Amaryllis)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe house lily, also known as Hippeastrum, Amaryllis, room lily, Knight's Star, is incredibly easy to care for and comes in amazing colors, from pure white to pink, salmon, and red.\u003cbr\u003eAmaryllis are bulbs from the Hippeastrum genus, native to tropical and subtropical areas of America. Some species grow in dry rock crevices; others grow in high regions that have cold weather for most of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaring for an amaryllis (Hippeastrum) bulb in a pot\u003c\/strong\u003e is relatively simple but requires following certain steps to ensure healthy growth and spectacular blooming. Here is a detailed guide on how to care for an amaryllis bulb in a pot:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLight - \u003c\/b\u003eOnce the flower stalk begins to grow, move the plant to a place where it receives plenty of natural light, but avoid direct sunlight that can burn the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWatering - \u003c\/strong\u003eOnce the plant starts to grow and form the flower stalk, you can increase the watering frequency, but make sure the soil dries slightly between waterings. Keep the soil lightly moist. After flowering, as the leaves begin to dry, gradually reduce watering, then stop completely during the resting period (summer).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTemperature - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAmaryllis prefers temperatures of 18-24°C. Avoid exposure to temperatures below 10°C, especially during the active growth period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAfter the flowers have wilted, the plant can be kept at lower temperatures, but keep the pot in a dry and cool place (10-15°C) during the resting phase.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFertilizing: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWhen the leaves and flower stalk develop, apply a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10 or 20-20-20) once every two weeks. This helps support the growth and development of the flowers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAfter flowering \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003econtinue to fertilize the plant lightly, once a month, after the flowers have dried, to help the bulbs store energy for the next blooming cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare after flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting flower stalks\u003c\/strong\u003e: After the flowers have wilted, cut the flower stalk about 2-3 cm above the bulb. Let the leaves grow, as they will help restore the bulb for next year’s blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering and fertilizing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Continue to water moderately and fertilize the plant until the leaves begin to wilt, signaling the start of the resting period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResting phase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the leaves have dried, the bulbs must enter a resting phase to bloom again:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReducing watering\u003c\/strong\u003e: After the leaves have completely dried, stop watering. The bulbs should be kept in a dry and cool place (10-15°C), away from strong light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration of rest\u003c\/strong\u003e: The resting phase should last about 2-3 months. After this period, the bulb can be replanted and the growth cycle begins again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplanting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach year, after the resting phase, it is recommended to replant the bulb. If you do not want to replant it annually, at least change the top layer of soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the health of the bulb and remove any dead roots or damaged parts before replanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot: 15-25 cm\u003cbr\u003ePot diameter: 12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"flowers\/stem\/buds","offer_id":41089021444294,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"without flowers","offer_id":41790173479110,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/Hippeastrum_Royal_Red.jpg?v=1729699714","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-hr\/products\/5117-bulbi-hippeastrum-rosu-la-ghiveci","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}