Amaryllis Season is back!

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Originally Posted by NYCorchidman

Do you have a papillio??

Any Amaryllis can be grown evergreen. As long as constant warm temperature and watering is given, they will stay evergreen.

I just force them to sleep in the late fall or early winter by stopping watering them completely.
I do that mainly because I want to have some break from those large leaves that are all over the place in my windowsills which I get tired of seeing over time you know. and also, some of my orchids want more sun during the winter, so it works great for everyone here.

Without the rest, they will still bloom in the spring.
Different varieties may respond differently.

Can you run me how you care for your Amaryllis briefly?
I might be able to help you with something.

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That is great to hear, Rosie!

It has finally bounced back I guess.

I hate to say this, but I have not had one for a long time. I had a green apple or something, was a bit smaller that I got to re-bloom. and a miniature one, pink. Those were the only ones I ever got to re-bloom.

I have wanted the papillio for a long time. It looks nice. I just a while ago got an e-mail from a supplier and they had there bulbs on sale. Well what was left. I was thinking of getting one or two.

They are probably gone by now.

I would slow down watering in the fall then put them in a cool dark place. Bring them out in the spring and start watering again.

I'll tell you one thing after reading you talking about the water I know I don't water them enough. This has always been a problem with me and it still is.