Poinsettias may have to move over because amaryllises are quickly becoming a floral star of the holiday season. Derived from the Greek word meaning "to sparkle," this plant is now a favorite for ...

Ten years ago, when I placed a potted amaryllis bulb on my desk at work, no one seemed to know what it was. In my non-scientific poll of anyone who came by, I was astonished to find 75% of my ...

Learn how to care for amaryllis to enjoy their big, beautiful flowers for the holidays, and what to do with them afterwards. Huge, colorful flowers on tall stalks make amaryllis a holiday favorite.

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Among holiday houseplants, poinsettias might get the lion’s share of attention, but amaryllis is the true showstopper. The gorgeous blooms on these tropical plants come in multiple colors, can last ...

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.” ...

When stores start to fill the shelves with pumpkin spice everything, from Twinkies to Cheerios and marshmallows, it can only mean one thing — amaryllis season. Amaryllis, that year-end holiday season ...

Waxed amaryllis bulbs require no watering due to their wax coating, making them low-maintenance holiday decorations. The decorative wax coating allows the bulbs to be placed anywhere without the need ...

Q: I have two amaryllis bulbs that I planted in pots at the beginning of the summer. I intended to plant them in the yard but never got around to it. Now the leaves on them are about three feet long.

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 ...

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 ...