How to Plant Amaryllis in Water
The amaryllis is a unique plant because it is able to grow either in soil or in water. Amaryllis comes in a variety of colors and is considered a foolproof flower by many gardeners. Purchase bulbs at home centers, nurseries or through mail-order companies. Amaryllis grown indoors will sprout in about two to eight weeks. When grown outdoors, the plant will normally bloom in the fall or winter. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Place river stones in a clear glass planter, to a depth of about 4 inches.
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Trim off browned or dried roots from the bulb, keeping the white fleshy roots intact.
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Place the bulb in the container, roots down. Do not worry if the bulb seems wedged inside the container and cannot sit directly on the stones; this is fine.
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Add water to the container until the water is about 1 inch away from the base of the bulb. Ensure that the water does not touch the bulb, or the bulb will rot.
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Place the container in a sunny area that stays above 60 degrees F. Check water levels daily, and add more water as needed. Rotate frequently to discourage the plant from leaning to one side.
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Tips & Warnings
Select bulbs that are larger and firm; generally the larger the bulb, the more flowers it will have. It is a good sign if the bulb has a flower bud or leaf showing from the top, although other bulbs may work well too, so don't be discouraged if you cannot locate such a bulb.
The plant will sprout quicker when placed in a warm area. Although 60 degrees F is the minimum, 70 to 80 is ideal.
Bulbs shipped or purchased in potting mix must be planted in soil and should not be grown solely in water.
Avoid bulbs with patches or streaks of color, as this may be an indication of a disease.
