| An amaryllis grows from large bulbs. In fact, the | | | | soil well, and allow it to drain. Do not water the |
| bigger the bulb, the larger the flower. Always buy | | | | bulb again until you see the first signs of growth. |
| a names variety. | | | | This will vary from within a few days to a few |
| The Growers Exchange carries the following: | | | | months. The first sign will be a flower bud, and |
| - Appleblossom - Light pink and white striped | | | | once this is evident, begin a routine of: |
| - Christmas Gift - White | | | | - constantly moist soil |
| - Oscar - Red | | | | - mild temperatures (nights in the 60's) |
| - Byon - Salmon | | | | - sunshine |
| - Dwarf Amarylliso Picotee - White with fine red | | | | The blooms should last for about one month. |
| edgeo Pamela - Brilliant Red | | | | AFTER-CARE: If you want to ensure a healthy, |
| - Extra Large Bulbso Christmas Gift - Whiteo | | | | blooming plant next ear, it is important to take |
| Liberty | | | | care of your amaryllis after the show. Keep the |
| POTTING : An amaryllis bulb should fit snugly into | | | | plant in the sun and feed and water while the |
| its pot, therefore choose which pot will allow a 1" | | | | foliage grows. As the leaves turn yellow, cut them |
| margin around the bulb. Layer the bottom of the | | | | close to the top of the bulb. Stop water and food |
| pot with ½ " of gravel, and the bulb should | | | | and give them a month or so of rest. To |
| be ½ way out of the soil. Use a good | | | | promote growth, wash away 1" of the old soil and |
| commercial potting soil, and make sure to firm | | | | give your bulb a new batch of top soil with |
| the soil around the roots of the bulb. Water the | | | | ½ tsp. of bone meal. |