One sure sign that the holidays are here is the appearance of amaryllis bulbs on the shelves of your local supermarkets and grocery stores. These tropical plants have become classic holiday ...

Amaryllis with red and white flowers growing in pots in a sunny windowsill. - valerypetr/Shutterstock The beautiful, trumpet-shaped flowers of an amaryllis (Hippeastrum spp.) cultivar can light up a ...

Most gardeners compost their amaryllis once it finishes flowering, but I’ve had success getting mine to rebloom in a container with the right growing medium. It does require patience, as it can take ...

Q: I have a friend who gives me an amaryllis bulb every year. I love them. I love having something blooming in the house during the winter. But I can’t bear to kill anything, so after they are done ...

Once the flowers have faded, cut the flower stalks back to about 1-2 inches above the bulb. Be careful not to remove the leaves as they are essential for photosynthesis and bulb replenishment. Keep ...

As winter light slowly increases, houseplants are beginning to show signs of renewed growth, according to University of Missouri Extension field horticulturist Kathi Mecham. Mecham said early February ...

Amaryllis plants (Hippeastrum) are among the most beautiful winter flowers to brighten your home. Typically available during ...

This is sort of an anniversary for me. On this week many years ago, I wrote my first column. It was then called “Petal Power,” accompanied by a great drawing done by a friend named Tom Powers. The ...