Huge, colorful flowers on tall stalks make amaryllis a holiday favorite. How to care for amaryllis is a little different than other bulbs you may be familiar with, but they are about as easygoing and ...

Amaryllis with red and white flowers growing in pots in a sunny windowsill. - valerypetr/Shutterstock The beautiful, trumpet-shaped flowers of an amaryllis (Hippeastrum spp.) cultivar can light up a ...

DENVER — We're in the midst of various holiday projects. We're putting a protective spray on potted evergreens and cut greens to prevent needle drop, and we're planting more paperwhite bulbs. In ...

I made an impulse purchase of an amaryllis bulb while out Christmas shopping and could use some tips on how to grow it. — Sharon Polinsky, Grayslake I have had great success growing amaryllis at home ...

Forcing is a gardening term that usually refers to making plants bloom out of season. Forcing is done by manipulating a plant’s environment, primarily light and/or temperature. Really, it’s not so ...

This is sort of an anniversary for me. On this week many years ago, I wrote my first column. It was then called “Petal Power,” accompanied by a great drawing done by a friend named Tom Powers. The ...

Grumpy talks passalong plants, offers expert advice on getting your amaryllis to bloom, and reveals the secrets to helping ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you want a bulb you can plant in the fall for beautiful red blooms for the holidays, amaryllis are perfect. While many species and ...

Amaryllis is the festive flower du jour, as synonymous with midwinter as pine trees and poinsettias. Perfect for adding ...

I am thinking about buying an amaryllis bulb to add some color to my apartment this winter and would like some tips on how to grow it. I generally do not have good luck with flowering plants. — Amanda ...

I save amaryllis bulbs soon after the holiday season from friends and neighbors and plant them in a protected spot in my ...