How to Control Fungus Gnats on Indoor Plants
If you have houseplants or grow indoor bulbs like amaryllis, you may have some experience with fungus gnats. Sometimes called root gnats, these small flying insects seem to appear out of nowhere. And if youRead More
How to Use Amaryllis as Cut Flowers
If you visit a high-end floral shop during the winter months, you’re likely to see lots of amaryllis. Floral designers love using these big-blooming flower bulbs, because the blossoms are bold, elegantRead More
How to Know When Amaryllis Bulbs Will Flower
If you have purchased amaryllis bulbs and are wondering when they will bloom, read on! Watching and waiting is all part of the fun, but this post will give you some idea of what toRead More
Creative Ways to Gift Amaryllis
Gifting amaryllis bulbs is a holiday tradition that brightens cold winter months with spectacular blooms. Watching the bulbs come into bloom is half the fun and will have you runningRead More
Amaryllis Planting Tips – From Erin at The Impatient Gardener
Amaryllis are incredibly easy to grow indoors. Plant a few bulbs in pots during the fall, and you’ll have flowers blooming all winter long. But even with bulbs as easy as amaryllis, experienced gardeners knowRead More
Growing Amaryllis Outdoors in Zones 9-11
If you live in a warm climate where winter temperatures never dip below 10°F (hardiness zones 9-11), you can grow amaryllis outdoors as perennials. These tropical bulbs will put on an impressive show inRead More
New Amaryllis for Mid-Winter Blooms
To be honest, I wasn’t always an amaryllis fan. But in recent years they have become a lifeline for winter survival. Nurturing amaryllis from bulb to bloom is incredibly easy, yet it’sRead More
Not Seeing Red: Amaryllis of a Different Color
How the color red came to be associated with the holiday season is open for debate. Some trace it back to ancient times when holly branches, covered with bright red berries, were used during winter solstice festivals. OthersRead More
Amaryllis Bulbs: Give a Gift That Grows
Amaryllis are a gift anyone would love to receive. Watching these flower bulbs come into bloom is the perfect midwinter distraction. From the first sign of a little green sprout to the very last enormousRead More
White Amaryllis: Elegant Flowers for Mid-Winter
January and February are never quite as bleak when there are flowers around. Though store-bought bouquets will do in a pinch, they are no match for homegrown amaryllis. These enormous blossoms haveRead More
