When planting amaryllis in a container, the pot should be large enough to have about a 1-inch clearance between the pot rim and the bulb. Plant the bulb so that the upper one-fourth of the bulb is ...

If you are the lucky recipient of an amaryllis bulb, it may come with a kit including a pot and soil. If not, they are very easy to pot up in any container with drainage holes and standard potting ...

Amaryllis comes from a Greek word meaning to sparkle or twinkle. Belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family, Hippeastrum bulbs originate from Central and South America, particularly the Andes region.

Of course, back in 1976 amaryllis bulbs were not available. You might find them offered by a seed catalog, but they were expensive, required shipping if the company would even ship to Alaska.

BALTIMORE — Learn all about the "Easy to grow Amaryllis Kit" on this week's Sunday Gardener.

Of course, back in 1976 amaryllis bulbs were not available. You might find them offered by a seed catalog, but they were expensive, required shipping if the company would even ship to Alaska.

Once an amaryllis bulb sprouts, it is important to move it to a bright location, such as a south-facing window with lots of sunlight. An application of a balanced fertilizer every 10 to 14 days is ...

Growing amaryllis is a breeze! Just plant the bulbs in good-draining soil, give them some nice, not-too-bright light, and you can even move them from inside to outside here in Louisiana.

If you can’t grow amaryllis, you should look for some other hobby than gardening.” Amaryllises are perennials grown from bulbs. The plants are native to South and Central America.

It’s hard to not get excited about amaryllis. Maybe because their big, bodacious bulbs are incredibly easy to grow. Or because they bloom indoors during the coldest time of year.

Dutch hybrid amaryllis, Hippeastrum, is one of the easiest and most impressive bulbs for indoor culture. The bulb is about 3-4 inches in diameter and produces one or two stalks 2 feet tall crowned ...

I received an amaryllis bulb as a housewarming present and would like some tips on how to grow it. — Bob Jackson, Glencoe The hybrid amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is a tender bulb with large, showy ...