Knockout Hippeastrum is a plant with one of the largest flowers among potted plants.Its spectacular flowering occurs in the winter or spring months, depending on when the bulbs are planted.
Zwartnica - growing from the bulb
It is best to start cultivating the plant by buying already planted bulbs with a developing inflorescence shoot , which can be found more and more often in shopping centers Instead of throw away the plant after flowering, it is worth trying to cultivate it until next year's (and if it goes well in the following years) flowering.
Growing a compactor - tips
The password zwartnica - cultivation should immediately come to our minds. It is best to spread the work throughout the year - the calendar of work with this plant will help us achieve the expected effect of lush, plump flowers. Below, he breaks down month by month and, step by step, how tapeworm should be grown at home or in the garden.
January-March (May)
We avoid keeping blooming plants in too warm rooms, which prolongs flowering. After flowering, cut the shoots, not allowing the seeds to set, so as not to weaken the bulbs.
April (May) -July
During the development of leaves, plants are provided with plenty of light and regular watering and fertilization every 2 weeks. The plants may be outside from mid-May. At the end of this period, the bulbs should have a circumference of 1-2 cm more.
August
We start to put the plants in a state of rest, limiting watering.
September-October
We ensure that the bulbs rest in a cool room (temperature 10-12 ° C).
November
Transplant the onions to a fresh substrate. We put them in a warm and bright place.
December
Plants should repay us with beautiful flowers.
