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Stakes will keep the stalks from bending and tipping
the plant over, as they often do when top-heavy with blooms.
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Amaryllis bulbs
also tend to twist towards the light and that can cause eventually cause the
pot to tip over.
The stem is hollow and
will snap easily and that will be end of your flowers. We strongly advise
placing the plastic pot in a larger clay, or ceramic cache pot, for
stability.
You may wish to stake an amaryllis flower stem
that insists on leaning, as most do, so that the weight of the blooms does not
cause the stem to bend at the base. It will also prevent tipping which usually
results in the blooms breaking. Play it safe-always use stakes. There are also
attractive brass amaryllis stakes
made just for this purpose. Also use a ceramic/clay cache
pot to provide stabilty
While your amaryllis is in
bloom, keep it well watered, and in a relatively cool spot (at least 65 degrees)
and out of direct sunlight to ensure that the blooms last as long as
possible. You can remove the blooms as they fade,
usually one at a time. When all the blooms have faded, you can allow the stem to
wither naturally, or if your plant is indoors and you find the stem unattractive,
cut it off at the base with a sharp knife. Do this near the sink as there is often
sap that will run out of the hollow stem.
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