What Do You Do with Amaryllis After They Bloom
After your amaryllis is done blooming cut the stalk one inch above the bulb once the stalk is yellow. You can keep it indoors until spring but to get it to rebloom, you must allow to go dormant. Place the container near light and keep soil moist not wet. While going dormant it may continue to leaf growth. This allows the bulb to gain energy for the next bloom season. Eventually these leaves will die and soon will rest.
How to Store Amaryllis
After blooming, store your bulbs in a dark cool place like a garage or basement. Bulbs should be stored at a temperature 50 - 60 degrees. Store amaryllis bulbs for 8-12 weeks to allow the bulb to go dormant. If you want your amaryllis to bloom again bring out the bulb to replant and place back into your warm window with indirect light.
When To Plant Amaryllis Outside
After your amaryllis has bloomed, trim up the dead leaves and move amaryllis to a dark cool place such as a garage or basement at 50-60 degrees. Once the weather warms up and spring brings warm temperatures you can plant your bulb outside. Be sure there are no threats to frost and the soil temperature is around 60 degrees.