Overview

Transform your indoor space with the captivating beauty of the Amaryllis Minerva kit. This comprehensive kit provides everything you need to cultivate magnificent Amaryllis flowers, renowned for their dramatic size and striking colors. The star of this kit is a premium, large 26/28 cm Amaryllis bulb, specially selected to produce multiple stems and an abundance of colossal red and white blooms. Amaryllis, often called ‘magic lily’ due to its rapid growth, offers an unparalleled indoor gardening experience, making it an ideal choice for both seasoned gardeners and curious beginners. This kit simplifies the process, ensuring success and a breathtaking floral display.

Our Amaryllis Minerva kit is designed for ease and spectacular results. Unlike smaller bulbs, this large hybrid is engineered to produce two robust 18-24 inch stems, each adorned with 4 or 5 enormous, long-lasting flowers that can exceed 8 inches in diameter. The vibrant red and white petals create a stunning visual impact, perfect for brightening winter days or adding a festive touch to your home. Enjoy the thrill of watching these ‘magic lilies’ emerge and bloom, providing weeks of glorious color and an impressive focal point in any room.

Key Benefits

The Amaryllis Minerva kit offers numerous advantages, making it a beloved choice for indoor gardeners seeking impressive floral displays with minimal effort.

• Spectacular Blooms: Each large 26/28 cm bulb is guaranteed to produce 4-5 colossal red and white flowers per stem, with each bloom measuring over 8 inches across. The vibrant red and white coloration of the ‘Minerva’ variety is truly eye-catching.
• Easy to Grow Indoors: This Amaryllis bulb kit comes with a plastic pot and soil, providing a hassle-free planting experience. Simply add water and watch it grow, making it perfect for beginners or those with limited gardening space.
• Rapid Growth & Long-Lasting Display: From first watering to full bloom, it takes only 6-10 weeks, and the magnificent flowers will last for over a month, offering extended enjoyment.
• Thoughtful Gift Idea: A blooming Amaryllis is a unique and cherished gift for friends, family, or children, offering an engaging and rewarding growing experience. It’s an excellent way to introduce someone to the joys of gardening.
• High-Quality Bulb: Our large hybrid bulbs are stored in temperature-controlled rooms to ensure freshness and vigor, promising a superior blooming performance compared to standard bulbs.
• Dramatic Winter Interest: Provides a much-needed splash of color and life during the colder months, making indoor spaces feel more vibrant and welcoming.
• Educational for All Ages: Watching the rapid growth and dramatic flowering process can be a fascinating and educational experience for children and adults alike, fostering a love for nature.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Amaryllis Minerva kit is surprisingly straightforward, allowing you to enjoy its spectacular blooms with minimal effort. Upon arrival, gently unpack your bulb, pot, and soil. Plant the bulb in the provided pot, ensuring about one-third of the bulb remains above the soil line. Water thoroughly after planting. Place the pot in a location with bright, indirect light. While it doesn’t require intense sunlight to sprout, once growth begins, ample light will encourage stronger stems and more vibrant flowers. Avoid direct, harsh afternoon sun which can scorch the leaves.

Watering is crucial for a healthy Amaryllis Minerva kit. After the initial watering, allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out before watering again. Overwatering can lead to bulb rot, so good drainage is essential. Once the flower stalk emerges and begins to grow rapidly, you can increase watering frequency. During the blooming period, keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy. After flowering, the plant will enter a dormancy phase. Reduce watering and allow the foliage to die back naturally. You can then store the bulb in a cool, dark place for 8-10 weeks before restarting the growing cycle.

Amaryllis thrives in average room temperatures, typically between 65-75°F (18-24°C). It does not require specific humidity levels, making it well-suited for most indoor environments. Fertilization is generally not needed during the initial blooming cycle, as the bulb contains all the necessary stored energy. However, for subsequent years, you can feed a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks after the plant has finished blooming and is producing leaves, to help it store energy for the next season. The Amaryllis care guide is simple and rewarding, ensuring beautiful blooms year after year.

Size & Details

This Amaryllis Minerva kit includes one large, premium Amaryllis bulb, sized 26/28 cm in circumference, ensuring robust growth and an abundance of magnificent flowers. The kit also comes complete with a plastic growing pot and specially formulated potting soil, providing everything needed for immediate planting. Each bulb is expected to produce two sturdy flower stalks, reaching a height of 18-24 inches, with each stem bearing 4 to 5 individual flowers that can measure over 8 inches in diameter. The ‘Minerva’ variety showcases striking red and white petals, creating a dramatic visual impact.

Expected time from initial watering to full bloom is approximately 6 to 10 weeks, with the impressive floral display lasting for over a month under optimal conditions. This kit is designed for indoor cultivation, making it suitable for year-round enjoyment, particularly during the cooler months. The bulbs are carefully stored in temperature-controlled environments to maintain their freshness and vitality, ensuring a successful and vibrant blooming season for your giant Amaryllis flowers.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Amaryllis get? A: This kit features a large 26/28 cm bulb, which typically produces two stems growing 18-24 inches tall. Each stem will bear 4 or 5 flowers, with individual blooms measuring over 8 inches in diameter.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Amaryllis Minerva kit is primarily designed for indoor cultivation. While Amaryllis can be grown outdoors in very warm climates (USDA zones 9-11), this kit is optimized for enjoying its spectacular blooms inside your home.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: Amaryllis bulbs require bright, indirect light to sprout and grow strong stems. Once blooming, they can tolerate slightly less light, but consistent bright light will prolong the life of the flowers.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? Is it good for beginners? A: Yes, this Amaryllis bulb kit is very easy to care for and is an excellent choice for beginners. The kit includes everything you need, and the Amaryllis is known for its forgiving nature and dramatic growth with minimal effort.
• Q: What condition will the Amaryllis kit arrive in? A: Your kit will arrive with a fresh, dormant Amaryllis bulb, a plastic pot, and a bag of potting soil, all carefully packaged to ensure they reach you in excellent condition, ready for planting.
• Q: How long until it blooms after planting? A: Typically, your Amaryllis will begin to bloom within 6 to 10 weeks after the initial watering. The exact timing can vary slightly depending on environmental conditions.
• Q: What’s the best way to ensure my Amaryllis reblooms next year? A: After flowering, cut the spent flower stalk, but allow the leaves to continue growing. Water and fertilize regularly. In late summer/early fall, reduce watering to allow dormancy, then store the bulb in a cool, dark place for 8-10 weeks before restarting the growing cycle. Follow a good Amaryllis care guide for best results.
• Q: What kind of soil is included in the kit? A: The kit includes a specially formulated potting soil designed to provide optimal drainage and nutrients for your Amaryllis bulb, promoting healthy growth and vibrant blooms.