Hippeastrum Elvas - Amaryllis

The double Elvas Amaryllis thrives in full sun or partial shade in any moist soil. Indoors, place it in bright light. For pot cultivation, allow for 2 cm (1in) around the bulb and use a heavy pot to prevent it from tipping under the weight of the amaryllis, which tends to lean towards the sun. Use a light, well-draining soil, neutral or slightly acidic. In a pot, leave half of the bulb above the soil to prevent the neck from staying wet and rotting. This also provides more room for the soil. Plant your amaryllis from October to January, depending on the desired flowering period, knowing that it takes 6 to 10 weeks between planting and flowering. After flowering, trim the flowers and let the foliage continue to grow. At the end of summer, allow the soil to dry out and cut off the dry leaves. 6 weeks later, repot the bulb in fresh soil.