Amaryllis make wonderful cut flowers, lasting 10-12 days in temperatures of 60-70 F. Cut when the first bud has colored and poised to open, making a straight cut along the base; floral ...

This is because amaryllis prefers to be pot-bound, giving it the impetus to send out a flower stalk in order to reproduce as ...

Amaryllis was a shepherdess who loved a shepherd named Alteo. Alteo possessed the beauty of Apollo and the strength of Hercules. Alteo loved flowers and Amaryllis died trying to win Alteo's affection.

As the plant starts growing, rotate the pot every few days so the stem doesn’t lean in one direction. Once the amaryllis shows color, you can put it anywhere in your home to enjoy.

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Amaryllis flowers are big, bright, and bold. They're also easy to grow.

Q: I received a self-watering amaryllis flower from my daughter for Christmas. It is mounted on a wooden plank. I have been unable to find any information on whether or not the self-watering bulbs … ...

Amaryllis will grow best in full sun to light shade. Well-drained soil is a must, and heavily shaded locations should be avoided because the plants will not grow or flower well.

I have an amaryllis plant that bloomed beautifully; it had about six blooms. Can this bulb be saved to bloom again?— Virginia Krumsee, NilesMany people get good results when they first plant ...

Amaryllis is comprised of 90 species and more than 600 cultivars in all sorts of colors and shapes, and it's all thanks to those hybridizers who keep making new funky styles, flower forms and shades.

The showy, easy-to-grow flowers of amaryllis effortlessly elevate your holiday decor. While they may share the stage with poinsettias and paperwhite narcissus, the huge blooms of amaryllis ...