Did you receive a wax-covered Amaryllis over the holidays, only to be disappointed that it will not bloom again? Sadly, due to the wax, it is not even compostable after its useful life is over. Of ...
Q: I have a friend who gives me an amaryllis bulb every year. I love them. I love having something blooming in the house during the winter. But I can’t bear to kill anything, so after they are done ...
Don’t toss that potted amaryllis when the new year arrives. This winter favorite can be enjoyed for years to come. When I crave fresh color during the garden’s winter slumber, nothing satisfies quite ...
When stores start to fill the shelves with pumpkin spice everything, from Twinkies to Cheerios and marshmallows, it can only mean one thing — amaryllis season. Amaryllis, that year-end holiday season ...
Most gardeners compost their amaryllis once it finishes flowering, but I’ve had success getting mine to rebloom in a container with the right growing medium. It does require patience, as it can take ...
For those of you who love growing flowers, consider planting some Amaryllis bulbs. Amaryllis bulbs produce colorful blooms in red, pink and white, as well as striped white and red. They are also easy ...
Once the flowers have faded, cut the flower stalks back to about 1-2 inches above the bulb. Be careful not to remove the leaves as they are essential for photosynthesis and bulb replenishment. Keep ...
Question: Pods have formed at the top of some of my amaryllis plants after the bloom declined. It looks like they are full of seeds. Can they be used to start more plants? Answer: Increase your ...
There's something about a homegrown gift that makes opening a present so much more special. And with Christmas soon approaching, there are so many beautiful plants to grow and gift your green-thumbed ...
Learn where this popular houseplant thrives outdoors. Amaryllis is a beautiful winter-blooming flower that comes in a range of vibrant shades. It is commonly grown as a houseplant and is available at ...
Amaryllis is a popular holiday gift plant — maybe you found one among your holiday gifts this year? If so, rest assured Amaryllis are easy to grow and their huge, brightly colored flowers will soon ...
Amaryllis is a beautiful winter-blooming flower that comes in a range of vibrant shades. It is commonly grown as a houseplant and is available at nurseries and big box stores around the holiday season ...