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Did anyone keep an amy. over the summer an make it bloom this winter?
Yours truly tried an failed.

b

I kept one--and it was green & pretty--but it didnot bloom again so I get rid of it----the one I have now will "maybe" bloom around the end of this next month---if I am lucky.

My one has green stems but who knows?

b

Dodge, I have never bought one before..maybe next year I'll treat myself.

Most amaryllis will go dormant naturally and re-bloom sometime during winter. However, many people prefer to force their amaryllis into bloom for the holiday season. To force bloom for the winter holidays, cut back the flower stalk after blooming stops, but allow the foliage to grow. You can place your plant outdoors for summer, if you like, in partial shade. Keep watered so the soil is moist, but not wet. Stop feeding in the month of August. When it’s time to bring plants indoors, in September or October, move your Amaryllis to a cool (55 to 60 degrees F.), dry spot and stop watering it. The foliage will already be dying back. If you want your Amaryllis to bloom at a specific time, Thanksgiving or Christmas, count backwards about 10 - 12 weeks, to determine when to stop watering, and cross your fingers. The lack of foliage and water will induce the amaryllis to send out another flower stalk. Resume watering at this time and move the plant to a warm, sunny spot. Leaves will follow shortly and then blooms. When the flowers fade, start the process over.

Thanks Jean.

Tamara I may treat an retreat myself on those next year..
b

just be patient barb---it should flower sooner or later---