How to keep 2-3 ft long amaryllis leaves from falling over/cracking?
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--I tried to tie them together & stake them put still have issues. I know they give nutrients to bulb but Can I cut them back (especially where they cracked)? --Also Can they survive 48° nights if they are against the house and shelter by a bush?
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don't cut them off til they have died back, the nutrients from the leaves return back into the plant to form the bulb/corms. put something over them like basket, trash can if it's plastic or metal don't let it touch plant leaves. then place cover/towel over the container.In order to bloom, amaryllis bulbs must be exposed to temperatures of 50 to 55 degrees F for a minimum of 8 to 10 weeks. are they in pots or ground? they should be fine. to tie/stake them need long thin pieces that you can place in tripod/ teepee over the plant then place string around the leaves.
Yes! You can cut them back to approx. 3" tall. They can survive outside. It is recommended that you cover them w/mulch for protection during the winter cold months.
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that is in US zones 8-10!