Cover the drainage hole with a square of mesh screen to keep soil from escaping.
Place potting mix in a tub and sprinkle with lukewarm water.
Stir the soil and water together until the mixture is moist but not soggy.
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Add Soil to Container
Fill the container halfway with damp potting mix.
Don’t pack down the soil as you go.
Only filling halfway makes it easier to place the bulb at the right height.
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Place Bulb
Nestle the bulb into the center of the container.
If you’re plantingmore than one amaryllisin the same container, place bulbs shoulder to shoulder.
The bulbs should feel firm and have plenty of roots at the bases.
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Be careful not to wet the exposed top of the bulb to help avoid rot.
Add a label so you’ll remember the variety name.
Wait to water until the new leaves are about 2 inches tall.
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The bulbs will bloom in 6-12 weeks, depending on growing conditions and the variety of amaryllis.
Keep amaryllis flowers out of direct sun and in temperatures between 55 and 70F to help them last longer.
Credit: Marty Baldwin
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