Did you receive a wax-covered Amaryllis over the holidays, only to be disappointed that it will not bloom again? Sadly, due to the wax, it is not even compostable after its useful life is over. Of ...

One of the easiest and most impressive flowers around, amaryllis bulbs blossom in almost every color of the rainbow, from velvety red to pale green. The huge trumpet-shaped flowers may reach 8 inches ...

Bring them back inside well before any threat of frost in the fall. If you want your amaryllis to rebloom for Christmas, plan for it to go dormant in early September. To do that, move it to a cool, ...

Most gardeners compost their amaryllis once it finishes flowering, but I’ve had success getting mine to rebloom in a container with the right growing medium. It does require patience, as it can take ...

Q: The amaryllis bulb I planted in November bloomed fantastically in January. The flowers looked great for weeks, but now they have faded. How can I get it to bloom again next year? SW: It can be done ...

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 ...

A few years ago a reader and friend of mine asked me why she could not get her amaryllis to rebloom. About two to three weeks ago, I had a friend from the pool ask me about saving and getting ...

Amaryllis plants (Hippeastrum) are among the most beautiful winter flowers to brighten your home. Typically available during the holiday season, these striking blooms can reach heights of over a foot ...

While the poinsettia is the holiday plant of the season, the modern-day amaryllis is my new fave. The giant ‘Red Lion’ was the variety of choice for a long time, but red can be overdone at this time ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Many have decided to retain their spent amaryllis bulbs last winter for another spectacular holiday bloom. These Christmas bloomers are expensive and can be saved and grown through the summer months ...