How Do You Plant An Apple With Amaryllis Bulbs?
The Amaryllis continues to delight and baffle green thumbs. A popular bulb to “force” or trick into blooming at Christmas, it is comprised of flowers in the shape of lilies or bells on a single stalk, and is available in numerous colors. It is a delight to see once it blooms; baffling because it is difficult to time the blooming, and the flower is prone to fungus. If you are short on time but still want to squeeze in a Christmas-time blooming, an apple in a paper bag may be just the trick to coax the flower into cooperating, and assist you in a better-looking flower, as well. Soak the bulb’s roots in lukewarm water for a few hours to soften them. The roots appear as dried grass on one end of the bulb. Fill half of the flower pot with soil. Place the bulb in the middle of the pot with the soaked roots facing down. Cover the bulb with soil, leaving the top one-third–or the “neck”–sticking out of the dirt. Water the plant over a sink, saturating the soil and allowing excess water to dra
