How to prune amaryllis 'christmas gift'

After all flowers fade, typically January–February for Christmas-forced bulbs. Cut the hollow stalk cleanly to about 2 inches above the bulb. Do not disturb or cut the leaves. When leaves yellow naturally in autumn, remove them at the base if resting the bulb.

Once per flowering cycle. Amaryllis 'Christmas Gift' is a forced-blooming bulb that needs very little pruning. Remove the spent flower stalk by cutting it to within 2 inches of the bulb once all white blooms drop. Keep all green leaves intact through spring and summer so they can rebuild the bulb's energy for next year's flowers.

Cut the hollow stalk cleanly to about 2 inches above the bulb. Do not disturb or cut the leaves. When leaves yellow naturally in autumn, remove them at the base if resting the bulb.