Amaryllis for Christmas Eve: mid-November planting is the last chance

An amaryllis bulb needs 6–10 weeks to bloom, so mid-November is the last moment to plant before Christmas. Choose a large, firm bulb with a visible flower bud and plant it in a tight pot with well-draining soil, leaving 1/3 of the bulb above the surface. Place the plant in a bright, warm location (20–22°C) and water sparingly to avoid rot. The plant sold in winter is actually Hippeastrum from South America, not true amaryllis.

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