Q: I received a self-watering amaryllis flower from my daughter for Christmas. It is mounted on a wooden plank. I have been unable to find any information on whether or not the self-watering bulbs can ...

Q: My husband has been growing amaryllis plants for several years. He typically brings the bulbs out of storage in January for February bloom and then in the summer transfers the bulbs (in their ...

Timing is key—plant amaryllis bulbs in mid-November to enjoy their bright blooms just in time for Christmas. Give bulbs bright, indirect light, steady warmth, and careful watering to help them grow ...

Q. I bought boxed amaryllis bulbs in early January, and they bloomed beautifully on the window sill in early February. How do I store and plant the bulbs for next season's blooming? A. Remove flower ...

Growing amaryllis indoors Even if you intend to plant them in your garden eventually, amaryllis bulbs purchased now should be planted into pots. Use a good-quality potting soil and plant the bulb with ...

Q. I bought several dozen paperwhites and forced them in clay saucers with pea gravel for Christmas with the intention of planting the bulbs in my Rice University-area garden afterward. I did this ...

Q: In March, I pulled some pots with amaryllis bulbs from my garage and left them in the front flower bed. When the leaves sprouted, there were bulbs. Both plants flowered in May. The bulbs sat in the ...

Amaryllis originated in the tropical regions of South America and are easy to bring into bloom either indoors or outdoors. They come in many beautiful varieties and colors including red, white, pink ...

Of all the indoor plants for the December holiday, my favorite is the amaryllis. If given reliable care, it should live as long as the gardener; and the care is easy, nothing highly difficult. The ...

You may find amaryllis bulbs still available in garden centers, and it’s not too late to force them indoors for a spot of color on a winter windowsill and then plant them for wonderful color for years ...

The National Garden Bureau designates a specific plant to celebrate each year. The goal is to promote awareness, education and appreciation for that particular plant — and this year, one of the ...

Louisiana gardeners can safely transplant amaryllis in fall and late winter. (NOLA.com|The Times-Picayune archive) Question: I want to transplant my amaryllis plants that are growing outdoors. They ...