What To Do With An Amaryllis After It Flowers. Be sure to re-pot your amaryllis bulbs about 8 weeks before you want them to flower. After the last frost move an amaryllis outdoors.
Be careful not to cut into any leaves. After this rest period replant the bulbs in a small pot with drip holes in the bottom. Proper cultural practices must be followed to successfully grow and reflower amaryllis bulbs.
After the flowers fade cut off the flower stalk with a sharp knife.
Be careful not to cut into any leaves. When the leaves have fully formed and you are preparing it for dormancy you will want to cut off the leaves and store the bulb in a dry and dark location. After the flowers fade cut off the flower stalk with a sharp knife. Place your plants on sunny windowsills so the leaves can gather light photosynthesize and provide nourishment to the bulbs.