Should the stem of an Amaryllis blossom be cut once the blossom is wilted?

I was given an Amaryllis for Xmas. It has bloomed and the blossoms have now wilted.
Should I cut that stem back to the bulb?

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 01/28/2020 @ 2:23 am

Yes. Cut it to within 1/2 inch of the bulb. Here are more care tips:

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