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Amaryllis care

Hippeastrum

Thirsty’s starting schedule for Amaryllis: about every 7 days. Check the soil and adjust it to your home.

Watering

Water when the soil surface feels dry and keep the soil slightly moist, watering more often (once or twice a week) while it flowers and less after the flowers fade. Don't leave the pot standing in water. [1][2]

Light

Give it a sunny spot with at least four hours of direct sun a day; a south-facing window is best, with east or west next best. [1][2]

Soil and potting

Use a well-drained potting mix (equal parts peat and perlite works well) in a pot that drains well. [1][2][3]

Pets

Toxic to cats and dogs; the bulb is the most poisonous part. [4]

Sources

1. Clemson Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center: Amaryllis
2. University of Maryland Extension: Amaryllis Care
3. NC State Extension (Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox): Knight's Star Lily - Hippeastrum
4. ASPCA: Toxic and Non-toxic Plants: Ridderstjerne

This page summarizes the sources above; follow them for the full picture. Light, pot, soil and season all change how fast a plant dries out, so check the soil before you water. Last reviewed October 9, 2026.