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Amaryllis Arrived With a Sprout: Plant Now or Wait?

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...

How Deep to Plant Amaryllis Bulbs: The One-Third Planting Rule

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...

Should You Soak Amaryllis Roots? Safe Methods for Faster Growth

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...

Should You Remove the Brown Husks from Amaryllis Bulbs?

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...

Soil Refresh: Top-Dressing — Refreshing the Soil for an Amaryllis Without a Full Repotting

Soil Refresh: Top-Dressing — Refreshing the Soi...

Amaryllis plants are known for their spectacular bloom and bold presence indoors, but keeping them healthy requires proper soil care. While many gardeners believe repotting is necessary every year, the...

Repotting Amaryllis: When is the Right Time for the Next Pot?

Repotting Amaryllis: When is the Right Time for...

Repotting amaryllis is not something that needs to be done every year, but when it is necessary, timing and technique matter greatly. Many gardeners mistakenly assume that moving an amaryllis...