November: Growing Amaryllis

Amaryllis should be grown in a pot that is no more than 2 to 2.5 cm larger than the bulb.  Several amaryllis bulbs can be placed together in a larger pot.  Leave approximately one third of the bulb exposed and…

Overwintering amaryllis

Hi Toronto Master Gardeners, I have had my amaryllis growing in the garden during the summer. They have very big leaves now. I will soon be bringing them indoors to overwinter them. Can you please tell me how I bring…

Amaryllis Plants with Very Long Leaves*

  I have an amaryllis plant that came out of dormancy last Xmas 2016 and I repotted it in black topsoil. It produced a pathetic bloom, and has been growing ever since on a windowsill. It has produced some extraordinarily…

December: Enjoy Flowering Plants Indoors

At this time of year, many of us bring home cyclamens and poinsettias or nurture amaryllis bulbs to produce spectacular blooms for the holidays. Entering those plant names in the search box to the right will lead you to lots…

Thrips on House Plants

Hi, I’ve noticed that thrips have invaded some of my house plants; namely a zebra plant, which I caught too late, and an amaryllis. I suspect they’re thrips, at the least: somewhat long, tiny, black bugs, younger ones are translucent,…