How to Grow Amaryllis and Encourage Reblooming Materials and basic care: 1. Soil and watering: use a well-draining, medium-textured soil. Add sand if needed to support mature plants. Water only when the soil surface is dry. Place the plant in a sunny, well-drained location. 2. Soil preparation: amaryllis prefers direct or partial sunlight and soil with good drainage, pH between 6.0 and 6.8. If the soil is sandy, add well-decomposed compost. 3. Bulb selection: large bulbs flower sooner, while smaller ones take longer. They can be grown both indoors and in the garden. 4. Flowering period: blooming usually occurs between March and June. Keep the top 5 cm of soil slightly moist but avoid waterlogging. 5. Fertilization: apply slow-release organic fertilizer in autumn, after flowering, and before new leaves appear. Pruning and additional care: 1. Pruning: once flowering is over, cut back the flower heads and stems. Remove dead leaves at the end of spring. 2. Pests and diseases: slugs and snails are the most common pests. Use iron-based pellets to protect the plants. In humid conditions, apply a copper fungicide to prevent leaf damage. Propagation and reblooming: 1. Propagation: divide the bulbs in late spring or early summer when the leaves are completely dry. Replant them immediately. 2. Reblooming: allow bulbs to rest for 1012 weeks in a cool, dry place. After dormancy, replant them in fresh soil and place them in a sunny spot.