Use and Care Manual

Amaryllis thrive when they are potbound. Choose

a deep pot that is not more than 2” wider than

the bulb. Using good potting soil, plant the bulb

so that the upper 1⁄3 of the bulb is above the soil

level. Water thoroughly, then place in full sun at

room temperature (65-70°F). Water only when the

soil feels dry to the touch. It will bloom within 6-8

weeks. After the ﬂower fades, cut down the ﬂower

stalk. Continue to water. Fertilize once a month.

During the summer, plant the pot and bulb in

the garden. In September, bring the pot and bulb

indoors, and start withholding water. Let foliage dry.

Store in a cool, dark place with no water or fertilizer

for 8-10 weeks. In mid November, add some fresh

soil and start re-watering.

Helpful Answers

Choose a sunny, well-drained location. Dig to a

depth of 12-15” and enrich the soil with organic

matter. Replace about 9” of soil and plant the bulbs

4-6” apart. (In zones 9-10, plant bulbs only 1-2”

deep).

They do not like to be disturbed once planted. May

be grown indoors as a potted plant with the culture

the same as Hippeastrum. Grows 18” tall. Hardy in

zones 8-10.

Planting Inside

Planting Outside

Q. My amaryllis is sprouting leaves, but

no ﬂower.

A. Some amaryllis bulbs sprout leaves

ﬁrst, and then the ﬂower.

Q. Do I need to fertilize my amaryllis?

A. The stored bulb contains all the

“food” your amaryllis needs to sprout

and bloom.

Q. Do I leave the faded ﬂowers on the

plant?

A. As individual ﬂowers start to fade,

you can carefully snip them o. Once

all ﬂowers on a ﬂower stalk has faded,

cut the stem back to within a few

inches of the bulb.

AMARYLLIS GROWING

INSTRUCTIONS

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AMARYLLIS GROWING INSTRUCTIONS Planting Outside Choose a sunny, well-drained location. Dig to a depth of 12-15” and enrich the soil with organic matter. Replace about 9” of soil and plant the bulbs 4-6” apart. (In zones 9-10, plant bulbs only 1-2” deep). They do not like to be disturbed once planted. May be grown indoors as a potted plant with the culture the same as Hippeastrum. Grows 18” tall. Hardy in zones 8-10. Planting Inside Helpful Answers Q. My amaryllis is sprouting leaves, but no flower.