They make nice gifts. Even kids can do this without much adult interference. You don't even need dirt. After they bloom and start looking ratty, just pitch them. No muss no fuss.
Amaryllis are gigantic bulbs usually grown just one to a pot.
These can easily be kept to bloom year after year with some minimal care or else thrown out when they re done. It s that simple. Paperwhites and amaryllis are inexpensive, easy to find and easy to grow. You can order them by mail or find them at the local garden shop or perhaps even in the grocery store. Larger bulbs will bloom best, but it s most important that the bulbs be firm and free of mold or wilted sprouts.