My Amaryllis is a year old. Was outside all summer and cut back and put in garage. Brought into house in Nov and it grew long, tall green leaves. Finally got a flower pod. Can I cut the leaves back?
No. It is not a good idea to cut leaves back of bulb flowers, since they need all of the energy that they can muster for flowering. Once they are shriveled and dead, they can be removed, but removing them while they are green heavily decreases the amount of flowers the plant will produce.
Here is an article that will help you with its care:
These articles will offer more useful information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum
I have an amaryllis bulb that was huge when I got it two years ago. Last winter I didn't get a bloom, but I got lots of leaves growing all over. This year I took it out of cold storage and the big bulb has broken down into at least a dozen small bulbs about a inch across at the largest point. Will any of these ever bloom?
They typically multiply, but I didn't know the mother bulb disappeared! The offsets should grow and eventually bloom, but it may take two to three years. Here is more:
d and I have grown them many years with great success. Forced grown indoors. I had an apple blossom amaryllis bloom beautifully and I planted it a week earlier. What can I do?
Make sure it has ample light and water. That is about all you can do. It's possible it didn't get enough nutrients or dormant time before it was planted.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/no-flowers-on-amaryllis.htm
o. I want the bud to bloom but am afraid all the energy is going to the leaves. The bud does not appear to be growing very fast. What do I do to get to full splendor blooms?
Usually the stem with buds appear before the leaves, but occasionally the leaves come first. Just keep it in bright, indirect light and water when top of soil is dry. Do not fertilize.
Received three bulbs dipped in plastic and was told they would bloom indoors. They all have bloomed with two or more flowers. Will they continue to bloom or do they need to be cut back and moved to cooler temps til next season?
The ones dipped in wax are meant to be enjoyed for the current holiday season then discarded. My understanding is they probably won't bloom again. If you want to try, remove all the wax and plant the bulb outside after all danger of frost has passed. Hopefully it will grow roots. Here is more:
I placed 15 Amaryllis bulbs in a dark, 45-50 degree area Nov. 1st thru Feb. 10th and then returned them to sunlight and watering. Of the 15 bulbs, only 4 shot blossom stalks. The remaining 11 plants have just shot leaves. All of these bulbs are 3-8 years old, with the oldest 4 being the ones that bloomed. Can I cut back the leaves of the non-bloomers and return them to the cool dark area for 3 more months and try re-blooming? Cyndi
No, do not cut them back. They have reverted back to a natural state, and should be cared for as normal. These individuals will be less suitable for forcing, and should be left to a natural rhythm.
Here are some articles that will offer some tips and information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-outdoor-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum
I got a kit in nov.2020 planted it. Leaves are over four ft. Tall and no flowers. What is wrong?
That is so disappointing. It happens often when trying to rebloom an amaryllis but the first time around is especially disappointing. Always buy a high-quality large bulb. An inferior bulb may not bloom. Also, if the bulb did not receive its ample rest period, it won't bloom.
If the bulb is watered too much, or there is not good drainage, it can rot. The bulb should sit above the soil by 1/2 to 1/3 of its height. It should sit in a sunny spot and be watered when soil begins to dry.
If all of those conditions were followed, I would chalk it up to the bulb. Since the leaves grew, it doesn't sound like the bulb rotted so you can try again next year.
https://extension.umn.edu/houseplants/amaryllis#after-flowering-care-858663