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 ...

If you want your amaryllis to rebloom for Christmas, plan for it to go dormant in ... You don’t need to water them or do anything special to get them to produce flowers. To prepare the waxed bulbs, ...

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 ...

Amaryllis is a stunning flower that can bring vibrant color and festive cheer to your home during the holiday season. With its trumpet-shaped blooms and striking colors, it's a favorite for Christmas ...

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 ...

This morning I said to myself, “Self,” (and I knew it was me, because I recognized my voice, and I was wearing my pajamas) “today is going to be a good day! I’m going to write about the amaryllises.” ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. ‘Double Dream’ amaryllis blooms (left) and bulbs ready to be planted Q: I got an amaryllis bulb encased in wax at Christmas, and ...

Q. Last year I received three amaryllis plants for Christmas. After they bloomed I planted them all in a pot on my patio. I would like to know if there is any way to force them to bloom again this ...

Anyone with a green thumb who enjoys working with plants will eventually be tempted to save a poinsettia plant after the holidays with the intention of trying to get it to rebloom the following year.

Why settle for a shrub that blooms for just a few weeks in spring when you can get one that blooms both spring and fall — and maybe a bit in between? That’s been the aim of plant breeders in the last ...