Amaryllis is comprised of 90 species and more than 600 cultivars in all sorts of colors and shapes, and it's all thanks to those hybridizers who keep making new funky styles, flower forms and shades.

Many people treat amaryllis plants as annuals, but you can try to save it for next year. It’s definitely less fussy about re-blooming than other Christmas plants, such as poinsettias.

Related: 21 Gorgeous Amaryllis Varieties to Grow for a Burst of Winter Color Forcing Amaryllis Indoors Most people, however, are growing amaryllis indoors rather than out in their garden.

“Amaryllis are very adaptable and surprising plants,” he says. “It’s a shame that most people buy one at the nursery, watch it flower, and then throw it away.

One common gift plant is amaryllis (Hippeastrum hybrids), available in many varieties. These hybrids of Hippeastrum species from Tropical America are sometimes called garden amaryllis.

Most amaryllis plants are Dutch or African hybrids selected for flower size, color and ease of forcing. The usual flowering season is from February to April, but you can also get them to flower ...

When planted outdoors in Florida, amaryllis plants typically bloom in the spring before the leaves develop. Q. A friend gave me some Eucharis lily bulbs that are supposed to flower during the winter.

Amaryllis are special for the way they grow inches each day. You would think we would see them grow, but they are pretty tricky about that. Even a 24-hour watch would likely be futile.

Once watered, you can almost see the amaryllis plants growing. If you are lucky, your bulb will produce more than one shoot. Either way, enjoy the display.

Amaryllis is comprised of 90 species and more than 600 cultivars in all sorts of colors and shapes, and it's all thanks to those hybridizers who keep making new funky styles, flower forms and shades.

How to Care for an Amaryllis If your bulb came in a kit, add soil to the bottom of the pot, set the bulb on top, then fill in around the bulb. When you’re done, the upper half of the bulb should ...

Once growth appears, your amaryllis will need bright light at a South-facing window or from a grow light. Related: The 11 Best Grow Lights to Help Your Plants Thrive, Based on Testing ...