How do I store my Amaryllis bulb so I can bloom it again next year?
When the flowers fade, cut off the flower stalks about an inch above the bulb. Remove any dead foliage but leave the green foliage on the plant so they can help the plant store energy. Amaryllis bulbs will produce flowers year after year if treated correctly. After the plant has finished blooming, move it back to a sunny window and give it water when the soil surface is dry. Continue fertilizing once or twice monthly until outdoor temperatures stay well above freezing, generally in May. Gradually expose the plant to outdoor temperatures and sunlight for several days, then plant pot and all in a spot where it will receive partial to full sun. Bring the plant back indoors in mid-September and place it in a cool, somewhat dark location such as an unheated garage or basement to induce dormancy, and stop watering the plant. Remove the leaves as they become brown, and keep the bulb at a temperature of 50-55 degrees for 8-10 weeks. After this time the plant can be moved back to its sunny wind
