Amaryllis Post-Bloom Care for Rebloom

Gary asks about "amerus" (Amaryllis) after flowering: cut leaves? How far?

Correct Steps

1. Don't cut leaves. Cut flower stalk to base.
2. Place outdoors ≥6 hrs sun/day.
3. Fertilize heavily all summer to rebuild bulb.
4. When leaves yellow/die back naturally, cut to 2 inches above bulb.
5. Dry out completely; pot in dark/brown bag 180 days.
6. Check weekly; when growth appears, return to sun, resume fertilizing.

Follows natural dormancy cycle for repeat blooms.