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Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is a Christmas classic. The flowering bulb blooms just in time for the holidays, and can continue to live for decades with repeat blooming every year—sometimes even twice a year.
Your amaryllis will appreciate bright light throughout the year except if you’re forcing blooming. They can handle a bit of direct sun, although light shade isn’t a problem either, especially outdoors where the light is stronger.
For most of the year, your amaryllis will appreciate regular waterings. Let the top few inches of the soil dry out before watering again to prevent it from staying too soggy, but don’t wait until the soil is bone dry.
Amaryllis bulbs aren’t difficult when it comes to containers and soil either. Select a planter that’s only a bit larger than the bulb and has a drainage hole in the bottom. Wet feet can cause bulb rot!
Amaryllis loves a bit of fertilizer. You can include some manure, worm castings, or compost in your potting mix, but the use of a diluted liquid houseplant fertilizer will also be appreciated.
Do make sure to remove the flowers themselves after they’re spent. Unless you want to grow amaryllis from seed, the development of the pods only drains energy.
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