Complete Amaryllis Care: Bloom, Post-Bloom, Dormancy, and Offsets

Blooming Plant Care

• Enjoy in cool spot, moderate dry soil, no direct sun, no fertilizer.
• Remove faded flowers; cut stalk after all blooms die. Keep leaves.

Post-Bloom (Jan–Aug)

• Sunny window, moist soil, monthly fertilizer.
• Don't repot unless pot-bound.
• Remove yellow leaves.

Dormancy (Sep–Oct, 8+ weeks)

• Total neglect: cool, dim, dry. Leaves die back.
• Resist watering.

Rebloom Trigger

• After dormancy, soak once, move to bright, wait for stalk (1-2 weeks).
• Keep dry to encourage multiple stalks.

Long-Term & Offsets

• Bulbs grow larger, more flowers yearly.
• Offsets (baby bulbs) can be separated, potted small, grown to bloom in few years.