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How to Grow Amaryllis in Jars

November 18, 2016  Christmas | My Projects

Amaryllis bulbs are the perfect hostess gift for the holidays. I’m sharing how to grow amaryllis jars that are quick and easy to make.

How to Grow Amaryllis Jars - these make the perfect DIY gift for Christmas! kellyelko.com #amaryllis #christmas #plants #giftideas #diygifts

I like checking as many things off my list as early as possible so I can sit back and relax during the busy Christmas season.

This year, I’m whipping up a batch of festive Amaryllis jars for friends and family. Since they can take 6 or more weeks to bloom, it’s important to plant them early.

Best part – all you need is a jar, stones and water to grow these beauties.

I found these fun “fresh homemade cookie” jars with lids at HomeGoods and once the flower fades, the jar can be used for so many things.

Love these Amaryllis jars grown in water - they make the perfect hostess gift for Christmas kellyelko.com

How to Plant Amaryllis in Jars

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1) put stones or pebbles in jar about 3-4 inches deep

2) add Amaryllis bulb, roots down, then add more stones around the bulb to secure it

3) add water to jar (I used this cookie jar), making sure not to get it on the bulb, until the water is about 1 inch below the bulb (if the bulb sits in water, it will rot)

4) Place in a sunny spot and add more water as needed – rotate the jar often so the flowers don’t lean towards the sun

5) wrap bakers twine or ribbon around the rim and add a gift tag if giving as a gift

Watch the the roots grow around the stones and the bulb begin to sprout then bloom in around 4-8 weeks.

Plant a bulb without soil kellyelko.com

The perfect gift that keeps on giving. Once the bloom fades, the jar can be used for storing more than cookies.

I love this Amaryllis bulb in a jar - make a fun Christmas gift kellyelko.com

Cross that off my list …

only 8,649 more to go!

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  1. Pat Schwab

    November 18, 2016 at 6:30 am

    Kelly, I can’t wait to see these when they bloom. Can you do this all year? Pat S

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      November 18, 2016 at 2:09 pm

      I’m not sure Pat – I’ve only seen them available around the holidays.

      Reply
  2. mary beth at MBZ interiors

    November 18, 2016 at 7:46 am

    I’m going to fetch myself some amaryllis bulbs, great gift idea!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      November 18, 2016 at 2:08 pm

      Enjoy them Mary Beth – they are so festive!

      Reply
  3. Ilene

    November 18, 2016 at 8:43 am

    Kelly….you have the best ever ideas! What a great gift these are!!!!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      November 18, 2016 at 2:07 pm

      Thank you Ilene!

      Reply
  4. Lisa Frost

    November 18, 2016 at 9:29 am

    I love this idea. You made it so simpke. 🙂
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      November 18, 2016 at 2:07 pm

      So glad you like it Lisa – enjoy!!

      Reply
  5. Patty Green / SISTERS ANTIQUES

    November 18, 2016 at 10:40 am

    Nice and easy — thank you Kelly!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      November 18, 2016 at 2:07 pm

      That’s my middle name … wait, I’m not easy!

      Reply
  6. Darla

    November 18, 2016 at 2:56 pm

    The link for amaryllis bulbs goes to the twine 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      November 18, 2016 at 3:37 pm

      Thanks for letting me know Darla – here is the link: http://bit.ly/2f4BA3M

      Reply
  7. Chelley Black

    August 15, 2018 at 3:45 pm

    I love this idea! The jars you used are no longer available. Can you give me an idea of their approximate dimensions? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      August 16, 2018 at 8:50 am

      Hi Chelley – here is an updated affiliate link to the jar I used: https://amzn.to/2MwcU9c

      Reply
      • Chelley Black

        August 24, 2018 at 1:04 pm

        Thank you, Kelly!

        Reply

Trackbacks

  1. My Cozy Christmas Home Tour - Kelly Elko says:
    November 29, 2016 at 4:55 am

    […] These cute little Santa and Mrs. Claus are vintage tobacco tins and we love watching the amaryllis grow in a clear glass jar (see how to grow your own amaryllis here). […]

    Reply
  2. 12 Tips to Simplify Christmas Decorating - Kelly Elko says:
    December 2, 2016 at 10:10 pm

    […] bulbs (see how to force Amaryllis bulbs in jars) early so they are in bloom for Christmas. Add a tiny rosemary tree or a few fresh sprigs of holly […]

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