Amaryllis Care After Blooming: Rebloom Tips
By Lynch Creek Farm | Published: 2026-10-22
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to care for your amaryllis bulb after it blooms, including trimming, fertilizing, dormancy, and storage steps to encourage reblooming next year.
Quick Answer
After your amaryllis finishes blooming, cut the spent flower stalk, keep the leaves growing in bright light, fertilize regularly, then let the bulb go dormant for 8–10 weeks before restarting the cycle.
Why Post-Bloom Care Matters
The weeks after blooming are when your amaryllis rebuilds energy for the next flower show. The leaves photosynthesize and store nutrients in the bulb, so cutting them too early or skipping fertilization can prevent reblooming.
Dormancy: Not All Climates Are the Same
If you live in a warm climate, you can leave the bulb in the ground outdoors after the last frost. In cooler zones, potted bulbs need a cool, dark place for dormancy. Adjust the timing based on your local temperatures.
Step-by-Step Amaryllis Post-Bloom Care
- Remove the spent flower stalk: Once flowers fade, cut the stalk 1–2 inches above the bulb. Do not cut the leaves—they are needed for energy storage. Check for any remaining flower buds before cutting.
- Keep leaves in bright light: Place the pot in a sunny window or outdoors after frost. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Leaves should stay green and upright; yellowing may indicate overwatering.
- Fertilize every 2–4 weeks: Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength from spring through late summer to replenish bulb nutrients. Stop fertilizing once leaves begin to yellow naturally.
- Induce dormancy: In early autumn, move the pot to a cool, dark place (50–60°F) and stop watering. Let leaves die back and dry. Dormancy should last 8–10 weeks; do not water during this period.
- Restart the cycle: After dormancy, trim dry foliage, repot if needed, and place in bright light. Resume watering and watch for new growth. New flower stalks often appear before leaves.
Products to Support Reblooming
- Evening Frost: Evening Frost amaryllis arrives potted in a blue ceramic container and produces large white blooms. After blooming, the same pot can be used for the post-bloom growth phase; just move it to a sunny spot and continue care.
Evening Frost
