Amaryllis: photo of a room flower and its species Vorslei, how the plant looks, unlike primrose, also the structure of the bulb and leaves, home care

Amaryllis is a unique home plant, which is very much appreciated by florists for a variety of shades, delicate aroma and very beautiful large flowers.

It was brought to Europe from South Africa, and since then, amaryllis has been one of the most popular flowers for many years.

We will show visual photos of this beautiful flower and tell you how to properly care for it at home.

Structure

This plant has an unusual and rather interesting structure, which is worth considering in more detail.

Bulb

From the bulb, this plant begins to live.

Its feature can be considered that the flower ripens in the middle, and not from the edge, like other similar flowers. Ripe onion is brown and pear-shaped. Its diameter is 10 - 13 cm.

Leaves

The leaves of this flower are arranged in two rows and grow directly from the root. They have no petioles. They are long, have a grooved shape and a dark green color. They appear after the plant ejects a pair of peduncles.

Stem

The stem of this flower is fleshy and full, has a bright green color. Basically, it is represented by a peduncle growing to 70 cm. During its growth, the peduncle is very drawn to the light, so it is very important to monitor the position of the pot in which the plant is located.

Photo

In the photo you can see what the amaryllis indoor flower looks like.

Also attached is a photo of one of the largest representatives of the family - the "blue amaryllis" or Vorsley.

Differences from Primrose

It is difficult for an experienced grower to confuse amaryllis with primrose, however, people who decide to buy this flower for the first time should take into account their following differences:

Peduncles. In primrose, peduncles are much shorter than in amaryllis. In length, they reach only 20-30 cm.
Leaves. Unlike amaryllis, in primrose, the leaves are strongly corrugated, and have a miniature shape.
Flowers. Amaryllis stands out among other plants with bright, large flowers, the diameter of which can reach 9 cm. In primrose, the flowers are much smaller and their diameter can be no more than 3-4 cm.
The sizes and shapes of the petals of amaryllis are uniform, while in primrose they have many forms, depending on the species.
Amaryllis mainly has solid flowers, while the primrose petals can be two-tone and accompanied by contrasting stripes.

What does it look like?

This flower has one interesting feature: as a result of forcing, the peduncle first leaves the bulb. Leaves appear in the middle or end of flowering and grow before the onset of dormancy. They have a long, narrow shape.

The color of amaryllis is very diverse, but basically it is not bright, and ranges from beige to purple. On one dense peduncle, 3 to 6 flowers appear. The bulb is capable of giving from one to three peduncles. Absolutely in all species of this plant, inflorescences are very large.

How to care for a plant at home?

This plant has pronounced periods of activity and dormancy. It depends on these phases how to contain it. It wakes up in the spring, and in the fall from two to four months, spends in hibernation.

Temperature. In spring and summer, the plant is kept at a temperature of 18 - 25 degrees. It does not hurt to ventilate the room from time to time. The flower can not be left in a draft. In winter, for maintenance, the optimum temperature will be 12 - 16 degrees.
Lighting. Amaryllis is a photophilous plant. He needs sunlight. Direct rays on leaves and flowers will not cause problems, since the plant comes from Africa. Due to the desire of amaryllis to sunlight, its flower arrow may bend, so you need to turn the pot from time to time.
Watering. None of the bulbous plants tolerate stagnation of moisture in the soil, so it should be watered moderately. The soil should be only slightly moist, and during dormancy, amaryllis does not need to be watered at all.
Diseases and Pests. This flower is very sensitive to fungal diseases, which are manifested by spots on the leaves, bulbs and are accompanied by a rotten smell. The treatment is carried out by treatment with a fungicide or potassium permanganate solution, and the damaged areas are cut off. Learn more about amaryllis diseases here.

The following is a visual video about the care of amaryllis:
More information about planting and about flower care can be found here, and about flower care in winter can be found in this material.
Amaryllis is a beautiful, unusual plant that surprises people with its beauty. Everyone can grow it at home in such a way that it blooms every year: both an experienced florist and a beginner. Amaryllis can serve as an excellent, and most importantly, fragrant decoration of an apartment and even a garden plot. However, it is necessary to give the flower enough attention, and follow the rules for caring for it.