Learn how to plant and care for amaryllis bulbs so you can enjoy amaryllis flowers longer and grow super-healthy bulbs to bloom again next year. Plus, I'll share my best tips for getting rid of fungus gnats
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00:00 Amaryllis care
00:47 How are amaryllis bulbs sold
01:02 Unboxing an amaryllis -- what's inside?
01:19 What to look for when buying an amaryllis bulb
02:00 How to plant amaryllis bulbs in a pot
02:50 What to add to improve store-bought soil
04:20 How to care for an amaryllis bulb
04:40 Growing tips if you want the bulb to bloom next year
05:00 How to use human urine to water your plants
06:50 What is the meaning of amaryllis?
07:30 Supporting your [tall] amaryllis plant
08:05 How to deal with plant pests -- fungus gnats be gone
09:05 Amaryllis as cut flowers
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