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How to Regrow Amaryllis Bulbs

Don't throw out your bloomed out bulbs. Use these easy steps to keep your bulbs growing.

Equipment

  • 1 amaryllis bulb

Instructions

  • let the blooming bulb flower as it normally would
  • snip off the dead flowers and the stem, the floppy leaves can stay
  • water the bulb and set it somewhere out of the way until late summer, it may flop over but that's ok, water sparsely
  • alternately you can plant it outside, it will not flower but it adds interest to a flower bed and you won't have to look at it indoors
  • early September dig the bulbs, trim the foliage, knock off most of the dirt and slip the bulb(s) in a paper or plastic bag, fold loosely to let air circulate
  • Place the bag in the refrigerator
  • In mid to late November pull the bulbs, replant them and water them generously--you can re-use the cocoa peat from the previous year but add a little fresh growing medium to it, best to use one with a little fertilizer in it as well
  • water and set in a sunny spot and watch them grow
  • repeat steps 1-7 to regrow the bulb again and again