Forcing Amaryllis in the Home Horticulture Forcing Amaryllis in the Home Amaryllis are popular flowering bulbs which are grown for their large, spectacular blooms during the winter months.
Bulbs are available pre- planted in pots or unpotted.
When planting an amaryllis bulb, select a pot which is approximately 1 to 2 inches wider than the diameter of the bulb. The container may be clay, ceramic or plastic, but should have drainage holes in the bottom. Plant the bulb in good, well-drained potting soil. Add a small amount of potting soil in the bottom of the pot. Center the bulb in the middle of the pot.