How to move amaryllis bulbs?
Question:I want to redo my amaryllis bed. It is july and not sure if it is ok to take them up this time of year. Sould i dig and cut the root and leaf or dig them up and but them in pots tell i get the bed done? Not sure what to do. I need to clean the bed out so i firgured a good time to redo the hole thing.
Answers:
Its best to let the green leaves dry up first. The bulb gets it food and energy from the leaves after it is done blooming. This energy and food is stored in the bulb for next years flowers. Just wait until the leaves have dried up and turn brown and then you can dig them up, and set them out in the open to completely dry any soil or moisture that is still on the bulb its self. Store them in a cool dry place and replant them next spring after all dangers of frost are gone. Do not cut the roots, just leave them attached to the bottom of the bulb. You can cut off the dried leaves down to the top of the bulb before storing. Then you can go to town on your bed and straighten it up for next year.. Hope this answers your question..
...Billy Ray
Turn the bulb to the left
this is the growing season so don't disturb them now. It may cause damage to the bulbs and they will go into shock and die. You need to wait till this fall and they are dormant.
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