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ery and rejuvenation. Cut off the flower stalks, but leave the foliage intact and reduced watering. They can be grown as a houseplant and then placed out in the summer to gather more energy for blooming again in the winter. Re-pot them every 3 to 4 years. If you live in USDA zones 8-11, they can be planted outdoors in the spring and stay there year-round. Bring them in before the weather gets cold and discontinue watering. Place them in a cool, dark place to remain dormant for at least two months. Then take them out of storage, water them thoroughly, and put in a sunny spot again to start the bloom cycle over. Kathy Jentz is editor/publisher of Washington Gardener maga- zine. She is also the host of the popular GardenDC Podcast. All photos by Kathy Jentz. Washington Gardener magazine is the gardening publication pub- lished specifically for the local metro area — zones 6-7 — Washington DC and its suburbs. The magazine is written entirely by local area gardeners. They have real-world knowledge and practical advice. They share their thoughts on what to plant in deep shade, how to cover bare spots, which annuals work best throughout the humid DC summers, and much more. The magazine is published monthly online and includes timely information such as a local garden events calendar and gardening to-do list for that month. A year-long digital subscription is $20.00. To subscribe to the magazine: Send a check/money order for $20.00 payable to “Washington Gardener” magazine to: Washington Gar- dener, 826 Philadelphia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910 OR to pay via Paypal/credit card click on the “subscribe ” link at www.Washington - Gardener.com .
Amaryllis
Amaryllis ( Hippeas- trum sp. ) is a large flowering bulb that is commonly grown indoors for holiday decora- tion. It is native to Central and South America and in- cludes 90 species and over 600 cultivars. The flower col - ors can range from the classic red to white, salmon, pink, or creamy yellow. Some flowers are very large, others are more delicate and narrow types. They also come in single- and double-flower varieties. As many as six flowers will bloom on a single stem. In general, the larger the flower bulb, the more flowers it will produce. To prompt the Amaryllis to start to grow, place the bulb in a con- tainer filled with lukewarm water for an hour. You can then plant the Amaryllis bulb in a container filled with sterile potting mix. Be sure to leave at least the top third of the bulb above the soil level and to choose a container with good drainage that is only an inch or two wider than the bulb itself. Amaryllis like to fit snugly in their pots. Because the flowers can be top heavy, pick a pot that has some weight and heft to it. Amaryllis prefer a room temperature between 68 and 74 degrees. They also need sufficient light to bloom. If it doesn’t get enough, its stems will stretch out and need support. Rotate the pot a quarter turn each time you water the plant. After the flowers finish blooming, the bulbs need a period of recov -
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