Amaryllis bulbs benefit from soaking their roots in room-temperature water for 12-24 hours prior to planting. This produces a healthier and more vigorous plant that blooms faster. Soak just the ...

I need some advice on how to grow amaryllis at home. I am looking for some winter color. — Anna Schuett, Highland Park, Illinois The hybrid amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is a tender bulb with large… ...

Water the amaryllis thoroughly to help settle the medium and place it out of the direct sun in a cool, prominent location. Let the medium become dry to the touch before watering again.

Water the soil thoroughly and place in a sunny spot. How to grow amaryllis indoors. Another attractive way to grow the bulb indoors is to force it in water.

When potting up your amaryllis bulb, always leave the top third of the bulb exposed above the growing media.Water sparingly when the top inch of the soil is dry. If you're growing the bulb on ...

Consequently, the Dutch who produce 93% of the world’s bulbs grow their amaryllis in Brazil where conditions are perfect for the plants. ... Pre-potted bulbs require only water to start growing.

Q: Could you remind us what to do with our amaryllis plants once they’re done blooming? I bought mine as a boxed kit, and I lost the directions. It’s blooming beautifully. — Sandy P., Fargo.

A: Garden centers sell amaryllis bulbs growing in pots of soil, in easy-to-assemble kits and as unplanted bulbs. If you buy an unplanted bulb, consider one of two basic methods for growing it: a ...

A lot is happening today, Dec. 21. At 3:48 p.m. CST, the Northern Hemisphere experiences the winter solstice. The solstice, from Latin sol, meaning “sun” and sistere ,“to stand still,” is ...

Q–What should I do with an amaryllis bulb that did not bloom but is growing lots of leaves?A–Keep your amaryllis plant in the sunniest, warmest garden spot you can provide, indoors or out.

If you're growing the bulb on stones or in an amaryllis vase, keep the water level no higher than one inch below the base of the bulb. In general, cooler conditions slow down growth and blooming ...