Amaryllis 'Christmas Gift' problems — and how to fix them

Insufficient light stretches the bloom-heavy scape; provide the brightest position, rotate the pot daily, and stake tall stems as buds swell.

An unrecharged bulb skips blooming; feed and grow the foliage all summer, then enforce a dry, dark 8-10 week rest before restarting watering.

Overwatering or planting the bulb too deep rots the basal plate before roots form; expose the top third and water sparingly at first.

Red streaks on leaves, stalk and bulb indicate this fungal disease; remove affected tissue, keep the bulb dry, and improve airflow.