Amaryllis bulbs need NO water or soil when you first buy them this way in wax. These bulbs stored energy to be able to regrow again. After the bloom dies off: 1)Remove the wax and cut the stalks off- leave the leaves on if you have any 2)Place the bulb in a potting soil in a pot that is only about an inch larger than the diameter of the bulb and don’t cover it all the way up. Pot it only about halfway up the bulb. 3)Water the soil and keep it damp. Avoid watering the neck of the bulb and new roo

Deadheading your amaryllis after blooming is an important step for the plant’s long-term health and future performance. Once the flowers fade, remove the spent bloom stalks by cutting them off just above the bulb with clean, sharp scissors. This prevents the plant from directing energy into seed production, which zaps energy from the bulb. By deadheading, that energy is redirected back into the bulb, helping it rebuild its nutrient reserves and strengthen for next year’s bloom cycle. Proper dead

Amaryllis all done putting on its show for the season? Time to cut it back! Once your amaryllis has finished blooming, proper care allows the bulb to rebloom year after year. Cut off faded flowers to prevent seed formation, then remove the flower stalk—do not cut the leaves, as they produce energy through photosynthesis to replenish the bulb. Place the plant in a bright, sunny window and water regularly while fertilizing monthly with a balanced houseplant formula. In late spring, move it outdoor