Is it harmful or helpful to put my amaryllis bulb in the refrigerator to simulate cold weather?

I wonder if the bulb is from a tropical location and shouldn't be refrigerated? any advice? I will take it out of the refridge when I want to plant it for some indoor color in the winter ( in 8weeks)

Is it harmful or helpful to put my amaryllis bulb in the refrigerator to simulate cold weather?
Refrigerators are often kept too cold. You'd do better to keep them in a celler, basement or someplace cool but not cold.





Prior to planting, store bulbs at 41-55°F (5-13°C) and do not let them dry out. For container-grown plants, two systems are available. They are: Bring container plants indoors in the fall before the first frost. Since, it is not necessary to rest the plants, place them in a well lighted area at 50-55°F (10-13°C) for 8 to 10 weeks. Then return to a warm, well lighted growing area. In the fall, cease watering the planting medium and place plants in the dark at 41-55°F 95-13°C) for at least 2 months. Then water the planting medium and place in a warm, well lighted growing area.
Reply:Good question. The process you are refering to is called forcing bulbs. When you put them in the refrigerator this forces them to go dormant. I simply dig mine up annually before first frost and put them in a dry location. Cut off foliage after it has browned. It may take eight weeks after replanting before it flowers. Use blood meal and bone meal to amend soil.