How does a person grow an amaryllis indoors? I have one, and it's about 5 or 6 yeasr old?

I have an amaryllis that is about 5 or 6 years old, blooms occasionally, and has these long leaves that just droop everywhere. Can I cut these leaves off with the anticipation that other leaves will shoot out?

How does a person grow an amaryllis indoors? I have one, and it's about 5 or 6 yeasr old?
They need to go through a 'dry dormancy' in order to ready themselves to bloom. Stop watering them and let the leaves die back. I usually cut mine off, once they begin to look like an overripe banana. Once they start to look bad, move them to a cooler room, at least away from the rest of the plants.





Once you cut the leaves, you can store them in a closet or any other out-of-the-way place. Cooler and dry is better. Once they've been that way for two months or so, resume watering. Once the buds begin to form, move the plants into a brighter window. The flower bud should emerge, followed by leaves.





Once the flower is through, cut it back. Allow the plant to grow as normal, getting regular waterings and fertilization through the summer months. In the fall, repeat the process.





I hope that this helps
Reply:The bulbs need a dormant period prior to bloom. Water them well and then put in a cool, dark area for a couple of months. Do not water! After that, cut off any dead leaves and begin watering again and move them to a sunny spot. You should see new growth soon.
Reply:Now is the time to ready your amaryllis for the next growing season. Cut the leaves down to about 4 inches. from the bulb. And make sure the bulb is about 3/4 out of the soil it is planted in. You can fertilize lightly, and continue to water. By, Christmas you should have another bloom. Just read about this recently in the St. Petersburg Times.
Reply:You shouldn't cut the leaves as they are collecting sunlight and converting it into energy for the next blooming period. Perhaps you could leave the amaryllis outdoors during the growing season.