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.

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 ...

Plus, how to preserve the bulbs to flower the following year. Timing is key—plant amaryllis bulbs in mid-November to enjoy their bright blooms just in time for Christmas. Give bulbs bright, indirect ...

I made an impulse purchase of an amaryllis bulb while out Christmas shopping and could use some tips on how to grow it. — Sharon Polinsky, Grayslake I have had great success growing amaryllis at home ...

This is sort of an anniversary for me. On this week many years ago, I wrote my first column. It was then called “Petal Power,” accompanied by a great drawing done by a friend named Tom Powers. The ...

Holiday plants. You see them in multiple stores from the grocery store to the hardware store — and don’t forget the local plant nurseries. They are not just in festive red, but other colors to ...

Once the flowers have faded, cut the flower stalks back to about 1-2 inches above the bulb. Be careful not to remove the leaves as they are essential for photosynthesis and bulb replenishment. Keep ...

TIME FOR SUNDAY GARDENER. I’M HERE AT VALLEY VIEW FARMS WITH KERRY ENGLE. HI THERE. GOOD MORNING. THESE ARE STUNNING. I’M SO GLAD YOU HAVE A FINISHED PRODUCT OF WHAT THE PAPERWHITES LOOK LIKE, BECAUSE ...

Waxed amaryllis bulbs require no watering due to their wax coating, making them low-maintenance holiday decorations. The ...