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  January 1. Buy Buy bulbs when available in the nursery. 2. Plant Plant bulbs in a container with well-draining soil or in a part-shade area of the garden that is well-draining. 3. Water Outdoors in the absence of rainfall, keep bulbs barely moist until leaves appear, at which time increase watering, maintaining moist but not soggy soil. Indoors, keep the bulbs barely moist until leaves appear, at which time increase watering, maintaining moist but not soggy soil. 4. Protect If temperatures dip below freezing, place outdoor potted plants in a protected area, such as next to the house or under a patio cover. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for snails and slugs. 6. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and destroy any snails and slugs. Bait for the pests with an iron phosphate product. 7. Transplant Transplant bulbs in a container with well-draining soil or in a part-shade area of the garden that is well-draining. 8. Harvest Plants bloom indoors 6 to 8 weeks after planting. 9. Special requirements Container grown amaryllis prefer to be potbound.

  February 1. Buy Buy bulbs when available in the nursery. 2. Plant Plant bulbs in a container with well-draining soil or in a part-shade area of the garden that is well-draining. 3. Fertilize Feed once with an organic bulb fertilizer. 4. Water Outdoors in the absence, of rainfall keep bulbs barely moist until leaves appear, at which time increase watering, maintaining moist but not soggy soil. Indoors, keep the bulbs barely moist until leaves appear, at which time increase watering, maintaining moist but not soggy soil. 5. Protect If temperatures dip below freezing, place outdoor potted plants in a protected area, such as next to the house or under a patio cover. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for snails and slugs. 7. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and destroy any snails and slugs. Bait for the pests with an iron phosphate product. 8. Transplant Transplant bulbs in a container with well-draining soil or in a part-shade area of the garden that is well-draining. 9. Harvest Plants bloom indoors 6 to 8 weeks after planting. 10. Special requirements Container grown amaryllis prefer to be potbound.

  March 1. Buy Buy bulbs when available in the nursery. 2. Plant Plant bulbs in a container with well-draining soil or in a part-shade area of the garden that is well-draining. 3. Fertilize Feed once with an organic bulb fertilizer. 4. Water Outdoors in the absence of rainfall, keep bulbs barely moist until leaves appear, at which time increase watering, maintaining moist but not soggy soil. Indoors, keep the soil moist but not soggy. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for snails and slugs. 6. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and destroy any snails and slugs. Bait for the pests with an iron phosphate product. 7. Harvest Bulbs planted in the fall and winter bloom outdoors this month. Plants bloom indoors 6 to 8 weeks after planting. 8. Special requirements Container grown amaryllis prefer to be potbound.

  April 1. Fertilize Feed once with an organic bulb fertilizer. 2. Water Outdoors, water in the absence of rainfall, keeping soil moist but not soggy. Indoors, keep the plant moist but not soggy. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for snails and slugs. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and destroy any snails and slugs. Bait for the pests with an iron phosphate product. 5. Harvest Bulbs planted in the fall and winter bloom outdoors this month. 6. Special requirements Container grown amaryllis prefer to be potbound.

  May 1. Fertilize Feed once with an organic bulb fertilizer. 2. Water Outdoors, keep soil moist but not soggy. Indoors, cut back on watering until leaves are completely yellowed--then stop watering and let the plant dry out. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for snails and slugs. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and destroy any snails and slugs. Bait for the pests with an iron phosphate product. 5. Special requirements Container grown amaryllis prefer to be potbound.

  June 1. Fertilize Feed once with an organic bulb fertilizer. 2. Water Outdoors, keep soil moist but not soggy. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for snails and slugs. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and destroy any snails and slugs. Bait for the pests with an iron phosphate product. 5. Special requirements Container grown amaryllis prefer to be potbound.

  July 1. Fertilize Feed once with an organic bulb fertilizer. 2. Water Outdoors, keep soil moist but not soggy. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for snails and slugs. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and destroy any snails and slugs. Bait for the pests with an iron phosphate product. 5. Special requirements Container grown amaryllis prefer to be potbound.

  August 1. Water Outdoors, keep soil moist but not soggy. 2. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for snails and slugs. 3. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and destroy any snails and slugs. Bait for the pests with an iron phosphate product. 4. Special requirements Container grown amaryllis prefer to be potbound.

  September 1. Water Outdoors, cut back on watering until leaves are completely yellowed--then stop watering and let the plant dry out. Indoors, keep bulbs dry. 2. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for snails and slugs. 3. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and destroy any snails and slugs. Bait for the pests with an iron phosphate product. 4. Special requirements Container grown amaryllis prefer to be potbound.

  October 1. Buy Buy bulbs when available in the nursery. 2. Plant Plant bulbs in a container with well-draining soil or in a part-shade area of the garden that is well-draining. 3. Water Keep indoor and outdoor bulbs dry. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for snails and slugs. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and destroy any snails and slugs. Bait for the pests with an iron phosphate product. 6. Transplant Transplant bulbs in a container with well-draining soil or in a part-shade area of the garden that is well-draining. 7. Special requirements Container grown amaryllis prefer to be potbound.

  November 1. Buy Buy bulbs when available in the nursery. 2. Plant Plant bulbs in a container with well-draining soil or in a part-shade area of the garden that is well-draining. 3. Water Indoors and outdoors, begin watering mid-month, keeping the bulbs barely moist until leaves appear, at which time increase watering, maintaining moist but not soggy soil. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for snails and slugs. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and destroy any snails and slugs. Bait for the pests with an iron phosphate product. 6. Transplant Transplant bulbs in a container with well-draining soil or in a part-shade area of the garden that is well-draining. 7. Harvest Plants bloom indoors 6 to 8 weeks after planting. 8. Special requirements Container grown amaryllis prefer to be potbound.

  December 1. Buy Buy bulbs when available in the nursery. 2. Plant Plant bulbs in a container with well-draining soil or in a part-shade area of the garden that is well-draining. 3. Water Outdoors, in the absence of rainfall keep bulbs barely moist until leaves appear, at which time increase watering, keeping soil moist but not soggy. Indoors, keep the bulbs barely moist until leaves appear, at which time increase watering, keeping soil moist but not soggy. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Check for snails and slugs. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease Remove and destroy any snails and slugs. Bait for the pests with an iron phosphate product. 6. Transplant Transplant bulbs in a container with well-draining soil or in a part-shade area of the garden that is well-draining. 7. Harvest Plants bloom indoors 6 to 8 weeks after planting. 8. Special requirements Container grown amaryllis prefer to be potbound.

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! January Buy bulbs when available in the nursery. February Buy bulbs when available in the nursery. March Buy bulbs when available in the nursery. September Buy bulbs when available in the nursery. October Buy bulbs when available in the nursery. November Buy bulbs when available in the nursery. December Buy bulbs when available in the nursery.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? January Plant bulbs in a container with well-draining soil or in a part-shade area of the garden that is well-draining. February Plant bulbs in a container with well-draining soil or in a part-shade area of the garden that is well-draining. March Plant bulbs in a container with well-draining soil or in a part-shade area of the garden that is well-draining. October Plant bulbs in a container with well-draining soil or in a part-shade area of the garden that is well-draining. November Plant bulbs in a container with well-draining soil or in a part-shade area of the garden that is well-draining. December Plant bulbs in a container with well-draining soil or in a part-shade area of the garden that is well-draining.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? February Feed once with an organic bulb fertilizer. March Feed once with an organic bulb fertilizer. April Feed once with an organic bulb fertilizer. May Feed once with an organic bulb fertilizer. June Feed once with an organic bulb fertilizer. July Feed once with an organic bulb fertilizer.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? January Outdoors in the absence of rainfall, keep bulbs barely moist until leaves appear, at which time increase watering, maintaining moist but not soggy soil. Indoors, keep the bulbs barely moist until leaves appear, at which time increase watering, maintaining moist but not soggy soil. February Outdoors in the absence, of rainfall keep bulbs barely moist until leaves appear, at which time increase watering, maintaining moist but not soggy soil. Indoors, keep the bulbs barely moist until leaves appear, at which time increase watering, maintaining moist but not soggy soil. March Outdoors in the absence of rainfall, keep bulbs barely moist until leaves appear, at which time increase watering, maintaining moist but not soggy soil. Indoors, keep the soil moist but not soggy. April Outdoors, water in the absence of rainfall, keeping soil moist but not soggy. Indoors, keep the plant moist but not soggy. May Outdoors, keep soil moist but not soggy. Indoors, cut back on watering until leaves are completely yellowed--then stop watering and let the plant dry out. June Outdoors, keep soil moist but not soggy. July Outdoors, keep soil moist but not soggy. August Outdoors, keep soil moist but not soggy. September Outdoors, cut back on watering until leaves are completely yellowed--then stop watering and let the plant dry out. Indoors, keep bulbs dry. October Keep indoor and outdoor bulbs dry. November Indoors and outdoors, begin watering mid-month, keeping the bulbs barely moist until leaves appear, at which time increase watering, maintaining moist but not soggy soil. December Outdoors, in the absence of rainfall keep bulbs barely moist until leaves appear, at which time increase watering, keeping soil moist but not soggy. Indoors, keep the bulbs barely moist until leaves appear, at which time increase watering, keeping soil moist but not soggy.

  Protect When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved? January If temperatures dip below freezing, place outdoor potted plants in a protected area, such as next to the house or under a patio cover. February If temperatures dip below freezing, place outdoor potted plants in a protected area, such as next to the house or under a patio cover.

  Pest/Disease Inspection What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear? January Check for snails and slugs. February Check for snails and slugs. March Check for snails and slugs. April Check for snails and slugs. May Check for snails and slugs. June Check for snails and slugs. July Check for snails and slugs. August Check for snails and slugs. September Check for snails and slugs. October Check for snails and slugs. November Check for snails and slugs. December Check for snails and slugs.

  Treat for Pest/Disease How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements? January Remove and destroy any snails and slugs. Bait for the pests with an iron phosphate product. February Remove and destroy any snails and slugs. Bait for the pests with an iron phosphate product. March Remove and destroy any snails and slugs. Bait for the pests with an iron phosphate product. April Remove and destroy any snails and slugs. Bait for the pests with an iron phosphate product. May Remove and destroy any snails and slugs. Bait for the pests with an iron phosphate product. June Remove and destroy any snails and slugs. Bait for the pests with an iron phosphate product. July Remove and destroy any snails and slugs. Bait for the pests with an iron phosphate product. August Remove and destroy any snails and slugs. Bait for the pests with an iron phosphate product. September Remove and destroy any snails and slugs. Bait for the pests with an iron phosphate product. October Remove and destroy any snails and slugs. Bait for the pests with an iron phosphate product. November Remove and destroy any snails and slugs. Bait for the pests with an iron phosphate product. December Remove and destroy any snails and slugs. Bait for the pests with an iron phosphate product.

  Transplant When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements? January Transplant bulbs in a container with well-draining soil or in a part-shade area of the garden that is well-draining. February Transplant bulbs in a container with well-draining soil or in a part-shade area of the garden that is well-draining. October Transplant bulbs in a container with well-draining soil or in a part-shade area of the garden that is well-draining. November Transplant bulbs in a container with well-draining soil or in a part-shade area of the garden that is well-draining. December Transplant bulbs in a container with well-draining soil or in a part-shade area of the garden that is well-draining.

  Harvest When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features? January Plants bloom indoors 6 to 8 weeks after planting. February Plants bloom indoors 6 to 8 weeks after planting. March Bulbs planted in the fall and winter bloom outdoors this month. Plants bloom indoors 6 to 8 weeks after planting. April Bulbs planted in the fall and winter bloom outdoors this month. November Plants bloom indoors 6 to 8 weeks after planting. December Plants bloom indoors 6 to 8 weeks after planting.

  Special requirements Any other requirement for this plant? Is there anything that doesn't fit into the other care categories? January Container grown amaryllis prefer to be potbound. February Container grown amaryllis prefer to be potbound. March Container grown amaryllis prefer to be potbound. April Container grown amaryllis prefer to be potbound. May Container grown amaryllis prefer to be potbound. June Container grown amaryllis prefer to be potbound. July Container grown amaryllis prefer to be potbound. August Container grown amaryllis prefer to be potbound. September Container grown amaryllis prefer to be potbound. October Container grown amaryllis prefer to be potbound. November Container grown amaryllis prefer to be potbound. December Container grown amaryllis prefer to be potbound.