Amaryllis

Amaryllis is an easy bulb to grow. Its enormous cluster of trumpet-shape blooms may require staking to keep them upright, but blooms may last for up to 6 weeks. Keep the plant cool (60 to 65 degrees F) while in bloom, slightly warmer at other times when it is actively growing. It needs bright light and evenly moist soil except when it is dormant. Force the bulb to go dormant in late summer or early fall by withholding water and placing it in a cool, dry location for a couple of months. Resume watering and move it to a warm spot to force new growth.

Plant Type:

Bulb, Indoor Plant

Plant Height:

1 to 3 feet tall

Plant Width:

6 to12 inches wide

Special Features:

Flowers, Easy to Grow

Top Varieties

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Benfica amaryllis

(Hippeastrum 'Benfica') has deep velvety red blooms up to 8 inches in diameter.
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Chico amaryllis

(Hippeastrum 'Chico') bears exotic, spidery blooms in red and green. It grows 2 feet tall.
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Ludwig Dazzler amaryllis

(Hippeastrum 'Ludwig Dazzler') has bold white blooms on 30-inch-tall plants.
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Novella amaryllis

(Hippeastrum 'Novella') blooms a pure, delicate pink on plants 30 inches tall.
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Nymph amaryllis

(Hippeastrum 'Nymph') is a double white form with a blush of reddish pink.
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Picotee amaryllis

(Hippeastrum 'Picotee') grows to 3 feet tall and bears pure white blooms with narrow red edge on each petal.
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Popov amaryllis

(Hippeastrum 'Popov') flowers have a background color of red, though it is heavily streaked and speckled with white, creating an overall effect of apple blossom pink.
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Santos amaryllis

(Hippeastrum 'Santos') is a small variety, reaching only 2 feet tall. Its striking flowers are red with central white stripe.
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