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Amaryllis bulb growing a flower stalk

Bulbs First or Flower Stalk First? How Amarylli...

Plant several identical amaryllis bulbs on the same day, and you may be surprised by how differently they develop. One bulb may remain motionless for weeks, another may suddenly produce...

Amaryllis bulb with a green sprout

Amaryllis Arrived With a Sprout: Plant Now or W...

Opening an autumn or winter delivery and finding a pale green or yellowish tip emerging from an amaryllis bulb can be surprising, especially if you planned to plant it closer...

Amaryllis bulb planted with top third exposed

How Deep to Plant Amaryllis Bulbs: The One-Thir...

When planting tulips or daffodils, gardeners are often taught a simple rule: bury the bulb at a depth of roughly two to three times its height. However, applying the same...

Amaryllis bulb roots soaking in water

Should You Soak Amaryllis Roots? Safe Methods f...

Opening an autumn delivery of an amaryllis bulb can sometimes be surprising. Instead of plump, fresh-looking roots, you may find thin, wrinkled, or apparently lifeless strands attached to the basal...

Amaryllis bulb with brown outer husks

Should You Remove the Brown Husks from Amarylli...

When a new amaryllis bulb arrives from an autumn pre-order, or when you prepare your own bulb for winter forcing, it is tempting to make it look perfectly clean. The...

Amaryllis bulbs stored away from apples

Why Amaryllis and Apple Harvests are Incompatible

September is a busy month for gardeners and fruit growers alike. Apples, pears, plums, and other crops are coming indoors for storage, while many amaryllis plants are beginning their transition...