Unlike some bulb crops, no chilling is required. Amaryllis will bloom for the holidays if potted six to eight weeks in advance. For late-December bloom, plant in early November. Generally, one stem of four to six flowers will emerge and bloom, followed by another. We know folks who use Norfolk Island pine as a substitute for the big, bulky family Christmas tree.
Plants prefer bright light, cool temperatures, moderate watering, high humidity and acidic soils.