Heat Things up With Amaryllis

Posted on February 4, 2010 with No Comments

The drab and cool days of winter are just begging for a bit of colour. One great solution for brightening up your home is the lovely amaryllis.

This flowering plant comes from the tropical Americas. The bulb that it grows from is quite large, it is often the size of a mango. The stalk and the flower of the plant are quite formidable as well.

The beautiful flower of this plant comes in a variety of colours, red, pink, orange and white. There are also some varieties that come in a combination of these colours. Most importantly the shades of this bloom are warm, in contrast to the weather outside!

If you order this flower or send it to someone special. Make sure that it is placed in a warm spot where it will get an optimal amount of light. If you get the potted plant, then it is important to remember to keep the soil moist. The rule of thumb is to feel the soil daily, and as soon as it is not moist to the touch, water it.

As soon as the amaryllis plant stops growing, you can cut back the stalks, and it will be just as beautiful as a houseplant.

If you are thinking of getting this plant as a gift for someone special there are many options out there. It is hard to decide, which option is more heart warming, potted amaryllis for delivery, or a beautiful arrangement. Regardless of what you choose you can be sure that this will, take the recipients mind off the monotonous days of winter!