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 ...

Amaryllis is a stunning flower that can bring vibrant color and festive cheer to your home during the holiday season. With its trumpet-shaped blooms and striking colors, it's a favorite for Christmas ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

How do I care for my amaryllis bulb? Will I be able to get it to rebloom? These bulbs are usually sold either ready for bloom or with stalks already started. Blooms appear before most of the foliage ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • I received an amaryllis bulb as a gift. How do I take care of it? A • Your amaryllis bulb should be planted in a pot with ...

Q: I was gifted a paperwhite Narcissus for Christmas. Can I plant it out in my landscape now that it is no longer blooming? A: Paperwhites ― Narcissus papyraceus ― are a popular bulb to give at the ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. ‘Double Dream’ amaryllis blooms (left) and bulbs ready to be planted Q: I got an amaryllis bulb encased in wax at Christmas, and ...