Select big, firm bulbs. The advantage to big bulbs is that they will often grow a second flower shoot. No fertilization is needed because the bulb contains all the nourishment the flowers need the first year. Water sparingly at first. In four to six more weeks, there will be huge, exotic flowers in red, pink, white, peach, orange or even multi-colors.
Amaryllis grow tall and top heavy.
Planting the bulb in a plastic pot that goes in a heavier decorative pot will help prevent tipping. You can also place several small plastic pots of bulbs in a basket and fill in with moss, pine cones or other decorations. Add a bow and you have a holiday centerpiece. Genus of about 80 species of bulbous perennials found in Central and South America. Smaller hybrids also available.