Commonly grown as houseplants, they are also hardy outdoors in USDA plant hardiness zones 8 through 10.
When their blooms have died, well-tended bulbs can produce more flowers for many years.
Continue reading to learn all about amaryllis bulb storage and general care.
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Wait before cutting the leaves, giving the bulb time to photosynthesize (a sunny spot is best).
Rain can accumulate and clog the holes,rotting the bulbalong the way.)
If it is in the ground, use a small trowel to dig the bulb up.
If it’s potted, keep it that way.
Either way, bring your amaryllis bulb inside.
Do not store amaryllis bulbs in a fridge that has apples inside because this will sterilize the bulbs.
Also, do not water the bulbs or feed them fertilizer during this time.
Tip
Amaryllis do not undergo true dormancy.
Late May is a good time.
To harden off a growing plant, put it in a shady area.
After a couple of days, transition the amaryllis to longer periods of direct sun.
Choose a location that receives partial to full sun.
Dig a hole and set the pot in the ground.
Bring the plant indoors in mid-September.
As the leaves turn brown, follow the five steps above.
Avoid letting the soil stay wet.
(If the bulb rots, throw it away and tend to a healthier one.)
This may allow the amaryllis to live as a green plant from fall to mid-winter.
Yet another option is to induce flowering in time forChristmas.
Repot in a loose, well-draining mix that is especially beneficial to bulbs or houseplants.
Plant one bulb in a 6-to-8 inch-wide pot, or three bulbs in a 10 to 12-inch-wide pot.
