Why Does My Amaryllis Have Small Blooms

An amaryllis bulb will not bloom unless it has gone dormant. The soil should be kept almost dry and the bulb stored in the dark and exposed to cool temperatures for about two to three months. The optimum temperature for storage before blooming is 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

How do you increase the size of an amaryllis bulb?

If at all possible, you might also try extending or enhancing the light they receive by either planting them outdoors in the summer or using some supplemental lights. Finally, make sure that they are in pots large enough to sustain their increased size, as well as in soil that is refreshed regularly.

How many blooms does an amaryllis usually have?

Flowers: An amaryllis bulb may have one, two, or three stalks. Multiple stalks may appear at the same time or consecutively. Usually the first flower stalk appears before the straplike foliage begins to show. A flower stalk will often have 2 to 4 blooms on it, and occasionally 6 flowers will appear.