How long to let amaryllis rest?

I have had my amaryllis outside all summer. Now I am bringing it in to let it rest. I need to know how long to leave it in the dark to allow it to rest. Then I want to bring it out and plant it again inside so it will bloom

How long to let amaryllis rest?
Cool Resting Period


The key to repeat flowering in the care of Amaryllis bulbs is to keep them cool, 55 deg.F (13 deg.C) maximum, for at least 8 to 12 weeks. This can be accomplished either by putting your bulb in a cool, dry storage area or, preferably, by keeping your plant in a cool growing location for this length of time. It is not necessary for your plant to go dormant, but just for it to be cool. You should not water your bulb at this time. Cut off any dead leaves.





If you want to store your bulb dry, you can remove it from the soil, clean the bulb and place it in a cool (40-50 deg.F : 5-10deg.C), dark place such as the crisper of your refrigerator for a minimum of 8 weeks. Caution: Do not store Amaryllis bulbs in a refrigerator containing apples, for they emit a gas which will kill the bulbs. Also the bulbs must NOT be frozen.





After a minimum period of 8 weeks you may remove your bulbs. Start them as you would any new Amaryllis and pot up the bulbs.








The above info was taken from the link below, which has all the info you will need to know. Scroll down to the pertinent info.


http://www.aa-florist.com/Amaryllis.html





**Billy Ray**
Reply:amaryllis rests during summer i have just potted mine up and they are doing well you might be lucky (you do not have to put them in the dark .after flowering, feed them and put in a spare room or window ledge out of the sun untill autumb
Reply:Too much to put on here. Please go to this link:





http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC1...

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