Amaryllis in a decorative container are one of the most popular live holiday decorations. These plants are known for their bold colors, easy care, and tendency to thrive indoors. Actually, the plants that we purchase for the holidays are from the genus Hippeastrum, and are not actually Amaryllis. They are in the same family, but there is only one species of actual Amaryllis, Amaryllis Belladonna, a native of South Africa.
If you are planning on getting any Amaryllis for Holiday decorating, you should order them now. They take about 6 weeks to bloom. If you wait too much longer, it will be too late to have your Amaryllis holiday display bloom through the holiday season. After they bloom they should continue flowering for another seven to ten weeks.
Given the proper care and timing, you should have a beautiful display through the holiday season. Nothing creates that cozy feel in your home like live decorations–the huge star-shaped amaryllis flowers will illuminate your holiday decor.