Overview

Transform your home or garden with the magnificent Amaryllis Red Lion growing kit. This comprehensive kit is designed to make growing stunning Amaryllis flowers effortless, even for novice gardeners. It includes a premium, large Red Lion Amaryllis bulb, a perfectly sized plastic pot, a matching saucer to ensure proper drainage, and a specially formulated professional growing medium. The Amaryllis, known for its dramatic and showy blossoms, is a popular choice for holiday decor and winter blooming, bringing a splash of vibrant color to any indoor space. This kit provides all the essential components for a successful growing experience, ensuring your red Amaryllis bulb thrives from the moment it’s planted.

The ‘Red Lion’ variety is particularly prized for its exceptionally large, brilliant red flowers that can reach impressive sizes, making a bold statement. With this kit, you’ll be able to enjoy the rewarding process of watching your Amaryllis emerge from dormancy and burst into spectacular bloom. Whether you’re looking to brighten your own home or give a thoughtful gift, this Amaryllis Red Lion growing kit offers a complete and convenient solution for cultivating these beautiful plants.

Key Benefits

This Amaryllis Red Lion growing kit offers numerous advantages, making it an excellent choice for both seasoned gardeners and those new to plant care:

• Spectacular Red Blooms: Enjoy large, vibrant red flowers that create a stunning visual impact. The ‘Red Lion’ variety is renowned for its intense coloring and impressive flower size, often blooming just in time for the holiday season.
• All-Inclusive Kit: Everything you need to start growing is provided in one package – a premium bulb, a plastic pot, a saucer, and professional growing medium. This eliminates the need to purchase separate components, simplifying the planting process.
• Easy to Grow: Amaryllis bulbs are known for their ease of cultivation, requiring minimal effort to produce beautiful flowers. This kit is perfect for beginners looking to experience the joy of growing their own plants.
• Ideal for Gifting: The complete nature of the kit and the impressive results make it a perfect gift for friends, family, or colleagues, especially during the fall and winter months.
• Long-Lasting Blooms: Once established, Amaryllis flowers can last for several weeks, providing extended enjoyment and a continuous source of cheer in your home.
• Reusable Bulb: With proper care, your red Amaryllis bulb can be encouraged to rebloom in subsequent years, offering continuous beauty and value.
• Festive Decor: The rich red hues of the Amaryllis Red Lion make it a quintessential holiday plant, adding a touch of elegance and festivity to any indoor setting.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Amaryllis plant care is straightforward, especially with this dedicated growing kit. Once planted, place the pot in a warm, sunny location indoors where it receives bright, indirect light for at least 6-8 hours a day. South-facing windows are often ideal. Avoid direct, intense afternoon sun, which can scorch the leaves. Rotate the pot occasionally to ensure even growth and prevent the stem from leaning towards the light source.

When it comes to watering, keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Allow the top inch or two of the professional growing medium to dry out slightly between waterings. Overwatering is a common mistake and can lead to bulb rot. Once the flower stalk emerges, you may increase watering slightly. The kit includes a well-draining plastic pot and saucer, which helps manage moisture effectively. After the blooming period, reduce watering and allow the foliage to grow, which helps the bulb store energy for the next season. The optimal temperature range for Amaryllis is between 65-75°F (18-24°C). While typically grown indoors, if planting outdoors in suitable climates, the Amaryllis Red Lion growing kit is best suited for USDA Zones 9-11.

During the active growing and flowering phases, you can feed your Amaryllis with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks, following the product instructions. Once the flowering period is over, continue to care for the foliage by providing light and water until it naturally begins to yellow and die back. This is crucial for the bulb to gather energy for future blooms. After the foliage dies back, the bulb can be stored in a cool, dark place for 8-12 weeks to induce dormancy before repotting and restarting the growing cycle. Understanding proper Amaryllis plant care ensures a beautiful display year after year.

Size & Details

The Amaryllis Red Lion growing kit provides a generous, high-quality Amaryllis bulb, typically one of the largest available for this variety, ensuring spectacular blooms. Once mature, the Amaryllis ‘Red Lion’ plant typically reaches a height of 20 to 24 inches (approximately 50-60 cm) from the base of the pot to the top of the flowers. The large, trumpet-shaped flowers themselves can span 6-8 inches across, creating a truly impressive display.

The kit includes a durable plastic pot and saucer, sized appropriately to accommodate the large bulb and provide ample space for root development. The professional growing medium is specifically formulated to provide the ideal nutrients and drainage for Amaryllis. Bloom time is generally 6 to 8 weeks after planting, making it an excellent choice for planning holiday decorations or gifts. The kit ships with the bulb in a dormant state, ready for planting upon arrival. This indoor Amaryllis kit is designed for ease of use and maximum success.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Amaryllis plant get? A: The Amaryllis Red Lion typically grows to a height of 20 to 24 inches (50-60 cm) including the flower stalk and blooms. The flowers themselves are large and showy, creating a significant presence.
• Q: What condition will the bulb arrive in? A: The red Amaryllis bulb will arrive in a dormant state, ready for planting. It will be firm and healthy, packed to ensure its safe journey.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: This Amaryllis Red Lion growing kit is primarily intended for indoor cultivation, especially in regions with cold winters. In USDA Zones 9-11, it can be grown outdoors in a sheltered location.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: Amaryllis bulbs thrive in bright, indirect light. Place the pot in a warm, sunny indoor location, such as near a south-facing window, ensuring it receives at least 6-8 hours of light daily.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, the Amaryllis is considered very easy to grow, making this indoor Amaryllis kit suitable for beginners. With proper watering and light, it reliably produces spectacular blooms.
• Q: When is the best time to plant this Amaryllis kit? A: For a Christmas bloom, plant your Christmas Amaryllis bulb in late October to early November. You can plant Amaryllis bulbs at any time of year for blooms 6-8 weeks later.
• Q: Can the bulb be saved for reblooming next year? A: Absolutely! After flowering, continue to water and fertilize the plant to allow the foliage to grow. Once the leaves yellow, cut them back, store the bulb in a cool, dark place for 8-12 weeks, then repot to restart the cycle.
• Q: What kind of soil does Amaryllis prefer? A: The kit includes a professional growing medium that is ideal for Amaryllis bulbs, providing excellent drainage and nutrients. Well-draining soil is crucial to prevent bulb rot.