This amaryllis flower bulb is farmed in the coastal desert valleys of Peru, at the base of the Andes mountains, offering the ideal environment for growing the biggest and healthiest bulbs. This living bulb requires no watering or soil to experience its full blooming cycle—it’s activated by exposing it to temperatures maintained above 68°F. Simply arriving at a temperature-controlled home, office, or other space brings this bulb to life!Features 2–5 blooming stalks with 4 flowers per stalk Maintenance free blooming experience No water or soil required Biggest amaryllis bulbs in US market Great gift idea Bulbs are 4”–5” in diameter and weigh 1.5–2 lbs Made in the USA Care Instructions Place in an indoor environment with steady temperatures of 68°F or more Remove any wilted flowers and bare stalks after blooming to promote new blooms to sprout Do not put in direct sunlight as wax can soften. In colder climates do not leave bulb too close to a window that may get very cold from exterior weather After blooming cycle is finished (four months on average) the bulbs can be planted by removing any decorative coating from the bulb and planting in full sun in zones 8+ or in a pot in zones 7-. The bulb will rebloom every spring The first full open flower can be expected in 4–7 weeks. Bulbs will arrive dormant or barely awake. Bulbs can behave differently regarding bloom time Bulbs may arrive with greenery already showing and this greenery may be yellow in color. This is a sign of growth in the coolers with no light and not a sign of sickness or a problem