Amaryllis plants (Hippeastrum) are among the most beautiful winter flowers to brighten your home. Typically available during the holiday season, these striking blooms can reach heights of over a foot ...

Q: The amaryllis I have is in a waxed bulb. I have cut off the faded blooms. However, the flower stalk remains. Do I wait for it to brown before removing it? Also there is a green growth coming out of ...

‘Double Dream’ amaryllis blooms (left) and bulbs ready to be planted Q: I got an amaryllis bulb encased in wax at Christmas, and it’s done blooming. Can I save it and get it to rebloom again next year ...

The amaryllis bulb, plain and ordinary, is full of surprises that arrive just in time for the holidays. Amaryllis bulbs are easy to force into spectacular bloom for weeks of stress-free enjoyment.

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 ...

There's something about a homegrown gift that makes opening a present so much more special. And with Christmas soon approaching, there are so many beautiful plants to grow and gift your green-thumbed ...

One of the easiest and most impressive flowers around, amaryllis bulbs blossom in almost every color of the rainbow, from velvety red to pale green. The huge trumpet-shaped flowers may reach 8 inches ...

Hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis) can actually be replanted outside after forcing, and with their dense flower spikes and strong fragrance, they are one of my favorite flowers for an indoor hint of ...

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 ...

Amaryllis bulbs are easy to grow and produce large, colorful flowers in shades of red, pink, orange, and white. They can be planted in landscapes or containers and will spread out over time. To ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The amaryllis plant (Hippeastrum) is one of winter’s most dazzling indoor plants, known for adding bold ...