Some amaryllis may be grown in water or as bulbs covered with wax. All of these plants are incredibly easy to grow, making them a lovely gift for gardeners (or for yourself, too!). An important note ...

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“Here’s some pots of amaryllis or you can get the individual bulb that you can plant.” Another one is a Paperwhite narcissus. “They’re a smaller bulb, and they are very easy to grow and ...