I have an amaryllis that I’ve had for several years. It bloomed that first year, after which it bloomed again before the leaves

Question

died back. This amaryllis is at least 4 or 5 years old and it has never died back enough to cut back the leaves. Just when I think I can finally cut the plant back I find brand new leaves coming up. It has bloomed at least 3 times a year. The original bulb has doubled in size and has shown what looks like a new bulb to the side of the large bulb and it has already grown a new leaf of its own. I love this amaryllis, and don’t want to lose it. Is it just showing it’s love for me by constantly blooming? Should I just force the issue and not let it bloom again? It DOES need to go into a new larger pot soon. At what point do I need to remove the “baby” bulb and what is the best way of doing It? Oh yes, this bulb has always been indoors. Thanks for any help you can offer.

Answer 1

Are you fertilizing the bulb? Is it getting any “rest periods”? I am astonished that the bulb is so prolific without a period of dormancy. Here is an article about separating the offset. Yours is still in the pot so ignore the part about digging it up in the garden.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-bulbs-propagation.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/feeding-amaryllis-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-bloom-again.htm