What to Do After Your Waxed Amaryllis Bulb Blooms
Did you receive a waxed amaryllis bulb as a holiday gift? These beauties are so easy to care for—no soil, no water, just set it in a bright spot and watch it work its magic! The wax coating keeps the bulb hydrated, so all you need to do is enjoy the show as it blooms. Once it’s done flowering, you can remove the wax, plant it in soil, and let it recharge for next year. Easy, right? 💚 Let me show you exactly how to care for it after it’s bloomed! Read on…
Y’all, waxed amaryllis bulbs are such a fun and low-maintenance gift! I love giving them and receiving them as holiday gifts! But how do they work? The wax coating seals in all the moisture and nutrients the bulb needs to grow and bloom—no water or soil required! That’s why you can just set it in a bright spot and watch it work its magic. They will rebloom for a few months after the holidays end as long as you keep them near some filtered indoor light.
Once it’s done blooming, you can plant it for future seasons! Carefully remove the wax, plant it in well-draining soil, and give it sunlight and water. With a little patience, it’ll go dormant, recharge, and bloom again next year. It’s like a little miracle in a bulb! 💚 Have you tried growing one?
Can a waxed amaryllis bulb be planted?
Can you plant a waxed amaryllis bulb? Yes! 🌱 After it blooms, you can remove the wax coating and plant it in soil. The bulb has everything it needs to grow, so with a little love, it’ll recharge and bloom again next year. How cool is that?
How to plant a waxed amaryllis bulb
Cutting the Flower Stalk
Once the flowers fade, trim the stalk just above the wax coating—only cut the stalk, not the green leaves! The bulb relies on its leaves for energy to support next year’s bloom. When the leaves turn yellow, you can cut them back. 💚
If Planting in a Pot:
Carefully remove the wax with a box cutter or knife before replanting in soil.
Place the bulb in well-draining soil, leaving 2–3 inches exposed above the surface.
Water regularly and fertilize monthly.
Once the leaves die back, stop watering and allow the bulb to rest in a cool, dark spot for 8–10 weeks.
If Planting in the Ground:
Wait until after your area's last frost before planting.
Remove the wax, then plant the bulb in a sunny, well-drained spot with the top slightly above the soil.
Water consistently until new growth appears.
If you live in a colder climate, bring the bulb indoors before frost.
Do waxed amaryllis come back every year?
After flowering, the bulb goes dormant in the fall. If you remove the wax, plant it in soil, and care for it (sunlight, water, and a little love), a new flower stalk might emerge next season. But here’s the thing: not all waxed bulbs recover. Sometimes, after putting all their energy into that first stunning bloom, they’re just too spent to bounce back.
Still, it’s worth a try! Even if it doesn’t rebloom, it’s such a joy to watch it grow the first time. Have y’all had success with reblooming waxed amaryllis?
They say waxed bulbs aren’t meant to rebloom—but I had to give it a try! Let’s see what happens. I’ll keep you posted. 🌱✨
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