| Gardening Quick Tip: Amaryllis |
From "Ask DIY"
episode ADI-713 |
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Amaryllis makes a great indoor-blooming plant, and you can have it ready for a winter bloom with little effort. When the blooms fade, cut off the entire flower stalk and continue fertilizing the plant every two to three weeks. This lets the bulb produce a few new leaves. Let the soil and leaves dry out in the pot, remove the bulb and store it in a cool, dry location for about three months. After this dormancy period, plant the bulb in new soil, keeping the top about 1/3 above the soil. Water and feed it regularly, and before you know it, your amaryllis will have a new bloom.
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