A few years ago a reader and friend of mine asked me why she could not get her amaryllis to rebloom. About two to three weeks ago, I had a friend from the pool ask me about saving and getting ...

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 ...

Q: I bought one of the amaryllis bulb kits from a store several weeks before Christmas. It produced two large flower stalks, each having four large blooms that are still open. The package had ...

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 ...

Q: The amaryllis bulb I planted in November bloomed fantastically in January. The flowers looked great for weeks, but now they have faded. How can I get it to bloom again next year? SW: It can be done ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Question: I saved some amaryllis bulbs from last year. They have long green leaves. What do I need to do to get them to bloom again this winter? Answer: Over the summer, did you stop watering and ...

Many have decided to retain their spent amaryllis bulbs last winter for another spectacular holiday bloom. These Christmas bloomers are expensive and can be saved and grown through the summer months ...

Amaryllis plants (Hippeastrum) are among the most beautiful winter flowers to brighten your home. Typically available during the holiday season, these striking blooms can reach heights of over a foot ...

Q. Last year, I forced an amaryllis bulb in water and it bloomed fine. I saved the bulb and want to force it again this year. Is that possible? –Marian Wozniczka, Chicago A. How you treated the bulb ...

A lady at church had a very large amaryllis bulb that was encapsulated in a red, waxy coating. She was wondering what to do with the bulb as it was budding and nearing bloom. Amaryllis bulbs are often ...