Q: My amaryllis has produced a seed pod. How should I plant the seeds? — G.E., Houston A:Amaryllis may produce a lobed seed pod. Sow the seed as soon as possible after harvest. (There’s no need to ...

A. Amaryllis seeds are planted when fresh -- as soon as possible after harvest. Float the seeds in water for a few days to encourage germination. Then sow in pots, just covering the seeds. Once the ...

Question: Pods have formed at the top of some of my amaryllis plants after the bloom declined. It looks like they are full of seeds. Can they be used to start more plants? Answer: Increase your ...

Did you know that amaryllis is a perennial plant that you can get to re-bloom every year? Here are the top tips for making it happen.

Q: I got an amaryllis bulb for Christmas and it is finally blooming. I feel kind of guilty growing it in the house because those huge red flowers look to me like they’re saying, “Hey, BEES! Over here!

When planting amaryllis in a container, the pot should be large enough to have about a 1-inch clearance between the pot rim and the bulb. Plant the bulb so that the upper one-fourth of the bulb is ...

Dear Roger: My amaryllis had the biggest blooms this year it has ever had. It is growing in the ground. Now the flowers have large seed pods. Is it possible to grow the seeds, and how? Thanks — Seed ...

Dear Roger: I have a number of amaryllis, and they have large seed pods. Is it possible to grow the seeds, and how? Thanks. — Mike Smith. Dear Mike: Amaryllis are easy to grow from seeds. Use a good ...

Question: Now that my amaryllis are about done for the season, when do I cut them back? What is the best way to keep them healthy? Answer: You are growing minimal-care plants with lots of options.

Question for Dan Gill: Now that my amaryllis has finished blooming I’m wondering what I should do about the tall, thick stalk that is still there. It seems to be making green balls on the end. Is this ...