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1. Force dormancy – Place the amaryllis in a cool, dark, dry location with a temperature between 45–60°F for 8–12 weeks. Stop watering and fertilizing the plant.
2. Prepare to repot – When the leaves are completely dry and brown, cut them back to 1–2 inches above the bulb.
3. Repot and water – Repot the bulb in fresh potting soil, making sure the shoulders of the bulb are above the soil line. Water it thoroughly and place it in a warm, sunny location with temperatures around 60–65°F.
4. Expect flowers – Within 4–6 weeks, flowers should develop.
5. Care for the flowers – Water the amaryllis once a week and place it in indirect sunlight. To prevent the flowers from breaking, you can stake the plant with a sturdy branch or bamboo garden stake.
6. Deadhead – As the flowers finish, cut the bloom stalks back to about 1–2 cm above the bulb. Continue watering until the foliage naturally dies back.
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- Water well and place in an area of your home which stays warm and receives indirect sunlight.
- Continue to provide water on a weekly basis to keep soil slightly moist but not wet.
- Once blooms have faded, cut off the flower stalk as close to the base as possible. Keep the soil slightly moist and add house plant fertilizer if desired.
- Begin with-holding water in late July or early August and allow the bulb to go dormant and dry out completely in a sunny area. In early fall, remove and clean the bulb of old scales and any remaining dead foliage.
- Re-pot plant whenever desired to restart the growing process.