Amaryllis Papilio Bulbs

Plant bulbs in fibrous loam mixed with coarse sand and leafmould with the neck just showing. Water sparringly until flower buds appear then liberally and apply a weekly liquid feed. After flowering cut off the stems near the base, cease feeding and reduce watering, but do not allow soil to dry out and do not transplant unless fully pot boun. Grow in a temperature of 50 degrees Farenheit rising to 60 degrees when buds begin to show.