HOW TO GROW WAXED AMARYLLIS BULBS

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WHAT IS A WAXED AMARYLLIS?

A waxed amaryllis is a bulb that’s coated in decorative wax and sold as a gift during the holidays.

HOW DO AMARYLLIS BULBS GROW IN WAX?

The bulbs contain everything that the flower stalks need to grow and bloom. The wax helps retain the moisture so they don’t dry out prematurely.

DO YOU NEED TO WATER  WAXED AMARYLLIS?

There’s no need to water a waxed amaryllis. The bulbs contain all the moisture  they need.

DO WATERLESS AMARYLLIS NEED SUNLIGHT?

Light is one of the few requirements you will need to worry about for your waxed amaryllis bulb. They prefer bright light, rather than direct sunlight.

WHY IS MY WAXED AMARYLLIS BULB NOT GROWING?

If your waxed amaryllis is not growing, it could be caused by lack of light or cold temperatures. Give them at least 6 weeks before you begin to worry.

WHAT TO DO WITH WAXED AMARYLLIS AFTER IT BLOOMS

You can keep and reuse it for many years to come. Remove the wax and spent flower stalks from the bulb, then pot it up into regular soil so it can root.

CAN WAXED AMARYLLIS  BULBS REBLOOM?

Yes, it’s possible for your waxed amaryllis to rebloom. Check out my guide on how to rebloom your amaryllis plant!

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