{"product_id":"hippeastrum-balance","title":"Hippeastrum Balance","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eRoyal Giant Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) 'Balance' XL (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"54\"\u003eHippeastrum 'Balance'\u003c\/i\u003e 38\/40)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eGet ready to bring absolute botanical theater into your home,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e unprecedented blooming power, and one of the most spectacular wonders of the houseplant world – the stunning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"164\"\u003eAmaryllis 'Balance'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This masterpiece of nature is a true find for fans of gigantic,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e regal flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The greatest pride,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e main attraction, and unmistakable signature of this particular variety are its breathtaking blooms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e they shine with a dazzling white base color,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e artistically and symmetrically streaked with intense,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e bright red stripes and brushstrokes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e revealing a fresh,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e lime-green throat at the center.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e But \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"551\" class=\"\"\u003ethe main and most striking advantage of this particular offer is its size – 38\/40 cm (XL\/Jumbo category)!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Such a massive,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e heavy, vigorous giant bulb is a rare find,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e guaranteeing at least 3 (sometimes even 4) thick flower stalks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e each of which will produce 4 to 6 enormous blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At the height of flowering, it will create such a massive, luxurious cloud of flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that it will take the breath away from everyone who enters the room!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is the most prestigious,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stylish, and interactive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"988\"\u003egift\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for gardening enthusiasts and anyone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e who wants to experience an exceptional-quality show of nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCARE AND PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You can initially keep a newly planted bulb in moderate light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e However,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as soon as the first green shoot (flower stalk or leaf) appears,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e BE SURE to move it to the brightest, sunniest windowsill (south,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e east, or west)!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Abundant light is critically important for this giant bulb,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so the flower stalks grow straight and can support the extremely heavy flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At first - almost not at all!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003eAs soon as you plant the bulb, water the soil just once and forget about watering until a clearly visible green shoot, about 5 cm long, appears!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If you water the bulb before sprouting begins,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it will simply rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When the plant is actively growing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e water it regularly,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e keeping the soil slightly moist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pour water along the edge of the pot,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e BE SURE to avoid pouring it directly onto the bulb!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌡️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eTemperature\/Humidity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To wake the bulb and encourage sprouting,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pleasant room warmth is needed (+21°C to +24°C).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e However,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e once the huge flowers open,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e you can significantly extend their blooming period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by moving the plant to a slightly cooler spot (+18°C).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It absolutely does not require any misting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐾 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eKeep away from pets and children:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Amaryllis bulbs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e leaves, and flowers are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"76\"\u003ehighly toxic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They contain lycorine and other alkaloids,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when chewed,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cause severe vomiting,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tremors, and serious digestive problems in dogs and cats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏠 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eBEST ROOM:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBright living room windowsills, the dining table centerpiece (when in bloom), and bright kitchen windows\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where this red-and-white,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e massive cloud of flowers will serve as the ultimate festive centerpiece and focal point of the room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eClassic, festive, modern or eclectic interiors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where bold floral contrasts and grand proportions bring an exceptionally powerful energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSize\/Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 38\/40 cm circumference!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e XL\/Jumbo-size flowering bulb in its dormant period (supplied without a pot or soil,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ready to plant).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expected flower stalk height during blooming: 45–60 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eA note and a dose of reality about XL hippeastrums:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plants are living organisms,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when growing a bulb of this caliber,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e you must strictly follow two golden rules!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e First:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"163\"\u003ethe bulb MUST NOT be completely buried in the soil! After planting, about 1\/3 (up to half) of the top of the bulb MUST be left above the soil level.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Second:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e since this bulb will produce massive and extremely heavy flowers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"381\"\u003eyou MUST plant it in a heavy, stable ceramic or clay pot!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In a lightweight plastic pot, the plant is guaranteed to topple over when it blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e After the spectacular flowering show is over, don't throw the bulb away - cut off the spent flower stalks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e continue watering generously throughout spring and summer,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fertilize it and grow its green leaves,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so it will bloom again next year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"www.augi-plants.lv","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55794072093001,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/0252\/1918\/files\/IMG_4377.webp?v=1793363483","url":"https:\/\/www.augi-plants.lv\/en\/products\/hippeastrum-balance","provider":"www.augi-plants.lv","version":"1.0","type":"link"}