3. African Violet One of the most commonly grown flowering houseplants, African violets are available in not only blue but a variety of colors as well as various leaf and flower types.

All about amaryllis, the easy-to-grow, indoor/outdoor plant with lots of colors and shapes BY HEATHER KIRK-BALLARD | Contributing writer Dec 26, 2023 Updated Nov 26, 2024 2 min to read ...

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 ...

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Grow your amaryllis in a heavy pot. Amaryllis can grow more than 30 inches. Use a stable pot that won’t tip over. When you plant the bulb, keep a third of it above the soil line. You should have ...

Q: I received a self-watering amaryllis flower from my daughter for Christmas. It is mounted on a wooden plank. I have been unable to find any information on whether or not the self-watering bulbs … ...

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The traditional red amaryllis, or Hippeastrum, is one plant that comes to mind. Each year there are new and unusual varieties developed in Holland, which makes choosing just one a tough decision.

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.