Growing Amaryllis Bulbs over and over again 

Good video! I want to share a tip with you I learned from growing orchids. (They are notorious for needing staking.) Save the larger pieces of styrofoam you get in packages. Cut a piece to fit the bottom of the pot. It will help with drainage and helps hold the stakes upright when you poke them down into it.

Excellent video! I have been growing them for 30 years and through experience, learned their growing habits as you described. I started with just one (Apple Blossom) and grew the rest from seed after pollinating them. Rather than starting them in water, I sowed the seeds like grass seed. The resulting pot looked like a lawn with 100s (1000s?) of leaf blades! I was so pleased to see you plant some of your bulbs in a long plastic container (I LOVED the idea of putting kindling at the bottom of the container rather than stones--I'm going to start doing that, too!). I've been growing my bulbs like that for many years (in addition to standard pots). I learned one thing about growing them in those long containers: Plant the bulb so that when the straps grow, they grow against one another to give one another support versus having the straps grow outward overflowing the pot sides. It also makes for a neater-looking container. I'm glad I found your site. I've subscribed and I look forward to more of your videos! Thanks from Mike in Washington, DC, 1/5/2024.

I am a newbie on growing Amaryllis. It was my mother-in-law's hobby. When she passed away Jun last year, my sister-in-law gave all her amaryllis to me. I have been struggling on how to keep them alive. I have been praying, and finally found this awesome video!!! Thank you so much. You are awesome. I am liking and subscribed!!!

This is the best video on Amaryllis I’ve seen yet. Very informative, and great detail. Since my knowledge only extends to tropical plants, I NOW feel confident in trying my hand at growing Amaryllis. Thank you so much!!❤

Thank you for this video. I couldn't get mine to bloom, now I know why,lol! My mother was very successful with amerylus, but instead of fertilizing with "store bought" she would use her leftover dishwater. After the water was cooled down, she would water all her plants(she had many) with a little bit of that water. The leftover soap would keep spider mites and gnats from getting into the soil. The small particles of food in the water would fertilize the plant. She always had beautiful house plants!

I’m deeply grateful for the best video I’ve seen in RU-vid. An amazing explanation for the whole process planting Amaryllis flowers. Few months ago I received one pot of amaryllis that I didn’t know how to care for them. Thanks so much.

I cleaned out my local Walmart today! They are so beautiful.

Ive been growing Amaryllis’s for years, love the fantastic colors and bloom sizes. Thank you for the information. I’m still learning.

I just purchased 6 pots of amaryllis from Walmart after Christmas for $1.25 each. I was thrilled to find them. I always bought new ones every year, but now because of your wonderful detailed instructions I know I can have my beautiful flowers twice a year for many years. I live in Idaho & when I moved into this house there were iris & day lily plants that they left in the garden year round even though the snow. They come back every year!! I can't believe they lived through the freezing temperatures. After seeing this video I will give them some extra love this year. I did fertilize them in the spring, but they were never even cut back when done flowering. I've been reading up on care for them to continue they're growth, but your video was the best!! Thank you for showing us how to get the most for our money & beautiful flowers for years to come I am now a new subscriber

You are a greatest teacher I found on this subject. Thank you so much for sharing!

Your description of joy in the beauty of amaryllis flowering is incredible, a special thing to witness!

Learned so much with you answering many questions I’ve had. I’m so looking forward to greater results and enjoying for of your teachings.

Thank you so much for all your tips! I will save all my bulbs I've bought this year to reuse next year!

THANK YOU SO MUCH. DURING WINTER MONTHS IN MICHIGAN THEY ARE SUCH A SOURCE OF HAPPINESS TO ME.

Thanks for this amazing information. I got my first bulb a couple months ago, and I’m completely obsessed.

Thank you so much for being detailed in the explanation of what to do with the amaryllis bulb. This was a great video especially the close-up shots of what you are doing. I did the replanting while watching your video step-by-step. Crossing my fingers!

Outstanding video! I learned so much about these beautiful plants. Very much appreciated!

Thank you so much for sharing your know-how and putting together such a great video! I appreciate your time, effort and experience! I'm only trying to salvage one Amaryllis bulb I received as a gift several years ago but now I'm inspired to keep an eye out for the discounted bulbs and try growing a bundle of them :)

I chose to have my amaryllis in slightly bigger pots, I enjoyed the tips you provided us! Thank you!

You are the best Teacher 😇. I love your videos. God Bless you 🙏🏾. I’m going to plant some. I live in Northern CA. I’ll put them in pots and place them on my covered patio. Thank you so much 😊

I have never seen anyone that grew so many are marilla amaryllis! They are gorgeous and I cannot wait to see the results 😊 I have learned so much about thisplant and it is one of my very favorite thank you so much for teaching us. when my mother was alive it was one of her favorite as well.

You have a nice collection of Hippeastrums. You care for them well. Very good information!

Thank you for sharing your knowledge of amaryllis. I’ve learned several new things. My amaryllis has bloomed beautiful for 2 years, but this year only produced big leaves and a baby. Now I now what to try next, thank you.

Thank for all the info. I received my first amaryllis this Christmas! I have always wanted one.

I love Amaryllis bulbs and their amazing flowers. I have grown a lot of peach coloured bulbs over the years along with red and white of course. I know you are enjoying them.

Your video is SO informative. TY for all your tips bc I have NEVER been able to re bloom my bulb. Sprouts lovely leaves but NO flower. ☹️. I'm NOT giving up. Your flowers are beautiful.

thank you very much for the video. I fell in love with this flower a year ago and have been purchasing some to enjoy their blooming and also to propagate them. I would like to have many different varieties, I have five different ones now but want to buy more. so glad to meet a person who also loves them. great job growing them and great tips for planting.

Thank you for this wonderful video. My mom has a few Amaryllis that she was given as gifts. Now I know what to do with the bulbs.

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video. It is so educational. I love plants and flowers and this is a most beautiful plant. I live in a good size NYC apartment so the space I have, I would like it to be for something beautiful. Will definitely be buying Amaryllis this Christmas season. I have managed to get my two Orchids start to flower a second time and waiting for my second pot that has four Orchids to grow again. Thank you for being so inspiring. God bless you and your family. Stay safe.

I loved watching your video! I have some bulbs that are several years old and can't wait to try this. Would really love to see a picture of when your bulbs were in bloom.

Thank you for your patience in the Garden Bulbs are beautiful part of our gardening enjoyment I am a long time gardener myself Thanks Rebecca

This is the best video on Amaryllis’s I’ve seen!

Thank you. Enjoyed and learned. Great teacher. Enjoy your grandchild’s birthday party 🥳 Blessings.

This was such an amazing video I learnt such a lot. I used to throw out my bulbs too, because I heard that Hyacinths were no use after they bloom, and I guessed it was the same for Amaryllis. I will be keeping them all from now on, and I've subscribed to your brilliant channel, thank you!

Great information! Certainly the most complete I've ever heard! Thank you!

Fabulous! Very informative, and I am no longer frightened to try this.

I learned so much from just one video thank you

Beautiful share. You really are a fantastic Master Gardener!!! Those babies look great

Thanks for the great video. Learnt many things right from picking up the bulbs upto the stage how to have the flowers stand straight without bending. You have great patience in making this video. My whole hearted appreciation for this video

Thank you for the comparisons.

Great tips. I didn't realize amaryllis would rebloom with the right care. I've got several in pots that I'd like to do this with.

WOW that was great! Now I understand why my mother had problems with them. I will be buying them in January for sure! Subscribed!

Thank you so much for your video. I bought 4 bulbs for the first time. Then I made a mistake and watered with tap water. Other videos were not as informative as you. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. From Texas💜💜💜

I cut my stalk down a lot closer to the bulb and like the look of it better. They still do well year after year.

very helpful .....thank you for such an informative video of caring for amaryllis .

I have just had the joy of an amaryllis with 5 blooms on it it is lustrous ,flamboyant and exquisite so I loved your video I knew nothing about these gorgeous flowers but your video was fantastic . your knowledge is incredible. have learned such a lot and can't wait to get some more . thankyou

I learned so much about these plants’ bulbs n their care. Thank you.

~ Thank you for this very informative video! I've just began my Amaryllis love story.....!!

Great video!! Thank you for all the information.

I've gotten 8 beautiful candy red flowers off of one bulb and will continue enjoying planting Amaryllis. I've enjoyed your video and will share, thanks.

Absolutely awesome, your information was interesting. it's made me want to restart 2 plants that I have. can't wait to see more.

Thank you so much for the video. I love how you tested different pot size and light conditions. The video is very informative and impressive.

You're doing great there. I'm sorry I haven't kept up. I slipped and fell, broke, three ribs the other day so I'm not feeling too great right now. Thank you for the beautiful Christmas card

Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge. Will definitely be trying your ideas! ❤

My grandma planted a few of this plants outside my house like 8 years ago very hardy plants. I live in texas and when we had that crazy weather that froze everything i thought it kill them, and today they got that beautiful flower.

Can’t wait to see all of the pots blooming.

I’m planning on buying some amaryllis bulbs so naturally, I went straight to RU-vid for information. I watched a LOT of goofy videos before I found yours, Sandi. I learned more from you than all the others put together! I’m subscribing and liking! 😉

Thank you for all your info. I have left mine in the ground every year for at least 15 years and they bloom every year. Even some I did put in pot and left on a bottom shelf in my little green house and forgot about them. I looked yesterday and they all started sprouting,so I watered them and put them in the sun.😊ive never grown them in pots before but now Afrer watching your video I will try. Ill watch more now that I've found you.

Thank you, this video is very informative and you have a pleasant speaking voice too! Happy planting

So excited I’ve been lucky Ive had mine planted in tall glass vases twice wider and have not done anything but we’re root bound and flowered twice a year. I’ve had some for over 6 years indoor and they are faithful. I can’t wait to treat them better and see the process s thanks for your advice

Hi Sandi, I just came across your channel and I have to say that it was a delight watching it and it's reassuring to see a fellow hippeastrum nut 😁😁😁. I have been growing them for so many years and my collection has grown to several hundred 😨😨😨. Like you, I like to hybridize my own and I've been backcrossing with the pollen of several original species that I have in the fridge and with the help of other of other like minded nuts to try and get something beautiful and different. Great luck on your beautiful collection and my warmest wishes to you and you family for Thanksgiving. Please stay safe 😁😁😁

Thank you. My son bought 5 amaryllis bulbs around Christmas time, and this plant was something new to me. I live in Illinois, so these will be inside flowers. Thanks again.

Watched this video for the second time. My amarilys from Aldis had four fllowers. Will try for another bloom per Sandi’s instructions.

I just bought a bunch of the red lions for cheap, and hope to get them to rebloom next year. Thanks for your thoughts and ideas.

So enjoyed your video- can’t wait for the blooms!

That was really informative.I was given a bulb that bloomed before and I potted it up in June and it has huge leaves. It’s now 45 f and I’m going to bring it in to see if it will bloom. I have planted some other ones in the ground but they have not bloomed at all. I’m between zone 7 & 8 in SC.

Thank you. I’m in the uk and just bought 4 different bulbs. Looking forward to them growing.

Seen some at walmart, will be going to buy some and try them. They are beautiful.

Being in E. Texas U.S. zone 8B. we can grow them outside but have to be very careful with watering. Would be nice to see what locations we all are from.

I hibernated mine in fridge, replanted, and after a month it's sending up a flower stalk. I'm excited 🌼

thanks for showing how to do planters and all the different steps and information about amarylis!

Me too. I wish in Mallorca, Spain they wouldn’t be so expensive and difficult to buy. I love amaryllis!!!

I wish someone would sell 50 cent amyrallis in Germany at some time of the year. I could buy so many.´

Super helpful video for a novice amaryllis grower. Thanks. Looking forward to future videos

I never grew any amaryllis flower before until someone gave me a bulb last year. I think they are beautiful and now this year she bloom again and gave me beautiful flowers. A new baby or leaf is coming out and I know I need to repot it. Thank you for making feel more at ease with the bulb.

wow... I needed to know all this... what a great video... thanks 4 sharing it... awesome ... (*_*)... regards from Germany

I would love to learn how to cross-pollinate and try to grow some from seed. For some reason I thought compost would burn the roots obviously I was wrong.

Appreciate all of your advise .... thanking you for your assistance ... enjoy your day

Blessings for you . Appreciate your experience with amarilis. You are the best! From New Jersey. Thank you for the tutorial.

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Excellent video! You explain your process so well. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You are awesome!❤

As for drainage ....I use mesh produce bags filled with pebbles when I don't have drainage holes.. end of year they separate easily. Thanks for all the great tips!!!!

I am just so thankful to have found this video you are an absolute doll!

This is very informative! I just purchased my first Amaryllis this past Christmas and it bloomed beautifully it had 5 blooms now I want to get more from these amazing flowers Thank you for your knowledge ❤️

We recently moved to an older home that used to have a lot of lovely plantings, but wete neglected for.several years. We had some rains and up the hill I found 2 big clusters of amaryllis growing. They semlike they've been there many years, if not decades. Then a week later I found a small cluster in the front. Today I transplanted some from the hill to the front. We'll see how they do!! Lol, I say the word root the same as you, I have family from Nebraska, maybe that is why. Excellent video, very complete without being too much 🙂

Excellent video - filled with so much information- very detailed also. Have been growing amaryllis for years but didn’t have much success getting them to rebloom- I’ll definitely be trying some of your tips / tricks this year. Hopefully I’ll have more success than in the past .

Thanks for the video. My first time with this plant so I wasn't sure what to do after they all bloomed. Now, I think I got the idea. Thanks again. Wish me luck. 😘

Wow, I'm learning so much through your video, thank you.

Thanks for sharing this information. Very informative and inspirational. I will certainly utilize some of your techniques.

Love love love Amaryllis all/any color. Thank you for the tips!

I love that you use everything. I loved all the information!

Thank you for your vlogg.😍❤ Looking forward 4 the next time

Great video! I have one bulb & now I know what to do with it. Thanks & keep up the good information we need. 17:10

Hello, thanks for all the help. I’m a Bonsai and house plant enthusiast. I received an amaryllis for Christmas. My grandma always had amaryllis , so I’m excited to see how mine does. I know Granny always put hers in a box in the basement for a time. I just couldn’t remember the time to do it and for how long. I appreciate the help.👍 also I figured I’d tell you that a Bonsai tool known as a root rake would help you clear the dirt out of very root bound plants. Amazon sells them. Thank you again.

Thanks for the video.it is the most informative video on planting amarylis.i learnt a lot. Thank you.

I am going to plant amaryllis after watching your video, thanks. I once planted them outdoor, they attracted or got so many some kind of huge grasshoppers in the spring all over entire area. It was unsightly. But l will try potting in pot, it is beautiful flowers.

Thank you for the information. A friend helped me once when I mispronounced more than one amaryllis. When speaking of one, or many, amaryllis is always amaryllis.

I love to watch the video of how-to grow Amarillo I learn how-to take care of them after the season is over. Thanks 👍

This is my favorite 🌺 flower I live in Florida on the Gulf coast I've never had to take them in . They are just beautiful and bloom twice a year for me because of the weather no for what I do.. thank for your video 🏝️⛵💕.

Your guidance is so very helpful! I was advised to let the green leave grow - not to cut them back. The whole process got bogged down, and it took forever to wait that out. Thanks for clearing up many ‘myths’ about re-growing Amaryllis! Thank you!!!