Amaryllis bulbs (hippeastum bulbs) actually cover a range of bulbs from South America, the bulb commonly sold as an Amaryllis is usually a Hippeastrum.
Amaryllis bulbs require a well drained soil, a big problem with amaryllis bulbs is rot caused by to much water, especially during the dormant period.
If you are using a 'normal' potting mix make sure that is a free draining one, preferably with no 'water saving' additives. Some perlite or vermiculite can be added to the potting mix to make it free draining.
Fertilise amaryllis bulbs after flowering, a general purpose slow release fertiliser is usually satisfactory. In the winter the foliage may die back completely depending on how cold it gets. Dead foliage can be removed.
Amaryllis bulbs actually seem to thrive on neglect and a dry dormancy. A well drained soil, bulbs planted with the neck of the bulb above the soil. Indirect sunlight or part shade,
Amaryllis bulbs ar great for growing indoors. Water well but only during the growing period. Look for Hippeastrum reticulatum var. striatifolium an interesting bulb.
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