Forcing Amaryllis Bulbs

DrPulte_Moderator | Posted in Southeast Gardening on November 16, 2023 08:34pm

Who has experience with getting Amaryllis bulbs to re-bloom? I still have many potted up from last year. I know I need to nudge them into dormancy by withholding water. Who in our region has done this?

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DrPulte_Moderator | Nov 19, 2023 03:57pm | #1
I know the common advice: they need to be exposed to cool temperatures for a period. You need to force your plants into dormancy by placing them in a cool (45 to 55°F), dark location. With the bulbs resting for approximately eight to twelve weeks. However, I've heard from some they do not do this and they still get blooms?

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