How to Plant Amaryllis Bulbs

Pot your bulb with these simple steps, and you'll have a gorgeous bloom in just a few weeks.|Article: Gene B. Bussell

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Step 1

Start with a pot a little larger than the width of your bulb. (Or cluster several bulbs close together in a larger container.) You want a tight fit. Use a porous, sterile potting mix that’s rich in organic matter. Soak each bulb in lukewarm water for a half hour before planting.