Amaryllis make wonderful cut flowers, lasting 10-12 days in temperatures of 60-70 F. Cut when the first bud has colored and poised to open, making a straight cut along the base; floral ...

Q: I grew several amaryllis plants that got really nice flowers over Christmas. The flowers are all done blooming now. I'm wondering whether I should cut the flower stalks off or not. A: Yes, cut ...

Once the amaryllis shows color, you can put it anywhere in your home to enjoy. If the stem flops over, just cut the flower and enjoy it in a vase instead.

Q: How can I vernalize an amaryllis plant so it will flower? The last two times I let a bulb that had flowered grow for quite some time to build up its root reserves. I then cut it off and placed ...

After the flower dies, don’t cut the stalk. If your pollination was successful, the plant will eventually produce small green pods there.

Once the amaryllis has finished blooming and the flowers have faded, leave the bulb in the pot, but cut off the flower stalks 1 to 2 inches above the bulb. Don’t damage or remove the leaves ...

Amaryllis becoming a holiday flower traditionAmaryllis also makes excellent fresh-cut flowers. “They last just as long, if not longer cut from the bulb as left on the bulb,” says Lisa. To use ...

Cut the flower stalks of amaryllis plants after the flowers fade but keep the greens warm and watered in a sunny area if you plan on keeping them until next year.

Cut off the flower stem about 2 inches above the bulb. Apply a slow-release fertilizer at this time.

For best performance, cut flowers first thing in the morning. After cutting, bring flowers inside and, using bypass pruners, cut stems at a 45-degree angle while holding the stem end under water.