The top third of the bulb needs to be well above the soil level making sure the neck of the bulb is not covered. The soil should be kept moist and they grow best in a 65-70 degree temperature zone. Containers should drain well with a hole in the bottom. Make sure saucers do not hold standing water. Eventually, the bulbs will sprout roots, leaves then stems will emerge.
Stems are sturdy and easily hold the floriferous trumpets that follow.
After leaves emerge, fertilize every 2 weeks with a liquid fertilizer at half the recommended strength. Most Amaryllis do not have a strong fragrance, however, they do give off a fresh scent. Although bulbs can be pampered into subsequent years of bloom, it is a tedious process, which is not always successful. I would like to recommend the miniature varieties of Amaryllis. Although the blossoms are not as large, there are many flowers per stem and the stems are a bit shorter.