Amaryllis Staking Guide

Step 1:

Find a wire clothes hanger (sturdy - flimsy won't do!) and remove top with wire clippers. Discard top and straighten remaining section with needle-nose pliers.

Step 2:

Form a rectangle by making 90° bends. It should end up being about 1.5"wide by 6" long. Hint: make the first bend about 1" longer in order to form a clasp with the additional wire.

Step 3:

Form a clasp by bending the longer leg into a 'U' shape. This will allow you to open the top when placing around the stems.

Step 4:

Now bend the rectangle so it is perpendicular to the leg and laying flat (open) to the top. The finished product should be similar to this.

Step 5:

Insert the stake into Amaryllis as close to the bulb nose as possible. Push stake through the bulb until it contacts the bottom of the pot. Hint: make sure to insert on the 'leaf edge' side of the bulb. This will ensure that no emerging flowers are damaged by the stake.

Step 6:

Enjoy!

Be sure to check out all our Jumbo-size Amaryllis bulbs for indoor forcing here:

Amaryllis Bulbs for sale at Terra Ceia Farms