How are your amaryllis doing? January and February is the natural season for amaryllis to bloom.
Flower buds should be visible by now. No buds? They may still come, but to make sure your bulb blooms next year, fertilize at least twice a month starting in April and place in a sunny spot.
Amaryllis bulbs do need to rest in the fall. Stop fertilizing in August, and around Labor Day, stop watering so that the soil dries completely. The bulb foliage will stay green for weeks, so I move the plant (still potted) into the dark at least by the first of October. The leaves will eventually die and can be removed once that happens. Around early to mid-December, watch for tips starting to show up (white or light green). That is your clue to water and move the pots to a sunny spot.
The variety shown here is called ‘Gervase’, a newly introduced Dutch amaryllis.
