The amaryllis, which is also called “Knight's Star” in the trade, is one of the most beautiful winter flowers. It requires very little care and no longer needs soil as long as it has sprouted. It is sufficient if you spray the tubers with water every few days. There is no need to water properly, as too much water will only promote the formation of new leaves. That's why the flower is oftenplaced in glassesand creatively decorated. In today's article we explain how to properly showcase the amaryllis in a glass.
Decorating amaryllis in a glass: This is what you should know about the flower
It is often called amaryllis in flower shops and supermarkets. The term has also become popular. Actually it's about the knight's star, a flower from the amaryllis family. But it does not belong to the amaryllis family. Nevertheless, the term has now become established. Since the flower works without soil and takes up little space, it is now also grown in glass vases or jam jars. And at Christmas, of course, a suitable decoration in the glass or around the vase should not be missing. There are a few things you should take into account.
- The height of the glass vase: there is a tall vesselthe beautiful amaryllismore support. Work well: tall, heavy vases, jam jars and glasses with a narrow neck that won't tip over easily.
- The variety of the flower. Varieties like “Happiness” or “Hermitage” have large onesFlowers and are real eye-catchers. The dark red flower color of “Dark Red” is also very popular. For small glasses, small-flowered varieties such as “Tres Chic”, which produces white-red flowers, are particularly suitable.
- A drainage layer made of pebbles at the bottom of the vase prevents waterlogging from forming. A layer of moss stores the moisture for longer and gradually releases it into the tuber.
Decorating amaryllis in a glass: Which materials are suitable?
The beginning of December is the right time to buy the sprouted tuber and decorate it appropriately. Alternatively, you can also find flowers that are already blooming in flower shops. These can also be donedecorate festively.
The rule of thumb is: only natural materials are allowed into the glass; you can also decorate the glass with Christmas baubles etc. The following are particularly relevant:
- Moos
- Cones
- Nuts
- Berries
If you collect natural materials in your own garden or in the forest, you should first clean them if possible. Rinse the nuts and cones and line a windowsill with newspaper and scatter the natural treasures there. Allow them to dry thoroughly. Remove dirt from the moss and check for pests. Fruit can rot and should therefore be placed at the top of the glass. This way you can check regularly and replace the berries if necessary.
If there is enough free space around the bulb, you can also drape a small, battery-operated, waterproof string of lights.
Decorating Amaryllis for Christmas: A step-by-step guide
The first step in decorating is to remove the soil from the bulb. Do not rinse the tuber, but try to remove dirt from the flower tuber with a very soft brush.
Then line the bottom of the glass vase or jam jar with a layer of gravel. Alternatively, you can also place a few coconut fibers on the floor.
Now you have to place the flower bulb in the middle of the vase. If you want a natural decoration, you can fill the vase with moss (without soil) and distribute small cones.
Alternatively, you can fill the container with various nuts and add small fruits here and there. Choose fruits that match the color of the flowers to create accents.
Place the glass vase on a bright windowsill in a heated room. The flower should not be placed directly above the heater so that the bulb does not dry out too quickly.
Decorate the amaryllis in the glass and continue to care for it
So that you can enjoy your flower for a long time, you should care for it properly. The most common mistake that inexperienced enthusiasts make is watering the flower. But actually it doesn't need much water. It is therefore sufficient if you fill a spray bottle with water and spray the flower or moss every 3-4 days. Once the flower fades, replant the bulb in soil.
Buying amaryllis in wax: is it worth it?
A waxed bulb shines in red, gold or silver and is therefore a wonderful eye-catcher in the vase. The amaryllis in wax does not need any care because the wax shell helps to store water. The flower blooms beautifully and then dies. This is because the cover cannot be removed again. It prevents the flower from forming roots and absorbing water. In principle, you are buying a cut flower with water storage and not a tuber that you can then put back in the ground.
Therefore, if you want to enjoy your amaryllis flower for a long time and not just enjoy its blooms during the Christmas season, then it is better to choose a bulb without wax.
Decorate the amaryllis in the glass with fairy lights
If you have oneHave waterproof fairy lights, then you can drape them around the tuber. Don't worry, a mini string of lights cannot heat up so much that the water stored in the moss and bulb evaporates. However, you should never leave the fairy lights on without supervision.
You can also find nice ideas here:Christmas decorations in a glass: decorate quickly and easily!
