







Apple Blossom Amaryllis
Also known as
Apple Blossom Amaryllis
Taxonomy
Hippeastrum 'Apple Blossom'
Hippeastrum
Amaryllidaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Apple Blossom Amaryllis

How often to water your Apple Blossom Amaryllis

every 9
Apple Blossom Amaryllis needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for Apple Blossom Amaryllis in your home

a window
Apple Blossom Amaryllis love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Apple Blossom Amaryllis does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Apple Blossom Amaryllis in your home š”.

How to fertilize Apple Blossom Amaryllis

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Apple Blossom Amaryllis after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Apple Blossom Amaryllis prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Apple Blossom Amaryllis requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Apple Blossom Amaryllis doesnāt require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
Soil
Apple Blossom Amaryllis does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Apple Blossom Amaryllis is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.
Native Region
Apple Blossom Amaryllis is native to Tropical Central and South America and the Caribbean.
Care Summary for Apple Blossom Amaryllis
Apple Blossom Amaryllis
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
