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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

Sarah Jackson 425-339-3037 [email protected] Amaryllis basics Most amaryllis bulbs sold today come with instructions. Follow them closely for best results. Here are a few other things to keep ...

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.

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.