When and How to Repot Amaryllis Bulbs

02.11.2023 - 16:45 / gardenerspath.com / Lorna Kring

When and How to Repot Amaryllis Bulbs

Prized for their glorious trumpet-shaped flowers borne on tall stalks, amaryllis benefit from repotting as the bulbs grow and mature.

These vividly hued, tropical blooms are often grown for indoor forcing, and flower for weeks in saturated shades of burgundy, coral, pink, rose, salmon, scarlet, and white, plus bicolor combinations. 

Each bulb produces one to three tall, erect stems with up to five flowers per stem that add scintillating drama to the home in the short days of winter – with larger, mature bulbs producing the most flowers.

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They’re also naturally long-lived, reblooming for years with the right care – like repotting.

Moving them needs to be timed carefully to make it minimally disruptive to their growing cycle.

And the new pot can’t be too big, because for the most abundant flower production, they do best when somewhat rootbound in tightish quarters.

So are you ready to brighten another winter with their big beautiful blooms? Then let’s dish the dirt on when and how to repot amaryllis!

Here’s what you’ll find ahead:

The beautiful, large-flowered amaryllis bulbs of the winter season are hybrids in the Hippeastrum genus of the Amaryllidaceae family.

Hippeastrum species are native to Central and South America, and the large, exuberant flowers add exceptional color to indoor decor for several weeks – a perfect counterpoint to winter’s short, dark days.

And while many tend to think of them as a one-season-wonder, the bulbs are wonderfully long-lived and can be regrown for decades with proper care.

Learn how to do that in our guide to growing amaryllis.