A No-Water Holiday Gift with Brilliant Red and White Star-Shaped Blooms
Brighten someone's holiday with the Red Waxed Minerva Amaryllis Gift. This premium waxed amaryllis gift, also known as a wax-dipped amaryllis bulb, contains everything it needs to grow and bloom without water, soil, or planting. Finished in a festive red wax coating, it arrives ready to display and transforms over the coming weeks into a beautiful living centerpiece.
Minerva is celebrated for its vibrant red blooms highlighted by crisp white star-shaped centers and a fresh green throat. As the sturdy flower stalk develops, several eye-catching blooms open up to 6 inches wide, creating a striking display for a tabletop, mantel, desk, kitchen island, or entryway. The festive red wax complements the flowers while allowing their unique beauty to shine.
Thoughtfully prepared and ready to enjoy, this effortless living gift is perfect for Christmas, Hanukkah, hostess gifts, teachers, neighbors, coworkers, friends, and family. It delivers weeks of natural beauty while creating the excitement of watching every bloom unfold.
Why You'll Love It
Produces multiple vibrant red blooms with crisp white star-shaped centers up to 6 inches across.
No watering, soil, or planting required.
Decorative red wax finish arrives ready to display.
Typically blooms in 4-6 weeks under normal indoor conditions.
Grows approximately 12-18 inches tall.
Creates an ever-changing display as new flowers continue to open.
A memorable living gift that brings weeks of holiday beauty indoors.
What's Included
One premium Minerva waxed amaryllis bulb, carefully selected for beautiful blooms
Decorative red wax finish
Ready to display - no pot, soil, or watering required
Produces multiple beautiful blooms
Waxed Amaryllis Care Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to water it? No. The waxed amaryllis bulb contains all the stored energy it needs to produce beautiful flowers without watering.
When will it bloom? Under normal indoor conditions, your amaryllis typically blooms in 4-6 weeks after arrival. Bloom time may vary slightly depending on room temperature and available light.
How tall will it grow? Flower stems typically reach approximately 12-18 inches tall.
What makes Minerva unique? Minerva is admired for its dramatic red petals accented by crisp white star-shaped centers and a green throat. Its show-stopping blooms can reach up to 6 inches across, making it one of the most distinctive amaryllis varieties for holiday decorating and gifting.
Why does my bulb look different from another one? Every waxed amaryllis bulb is naturally unique. Bulb size and shape vary by variety, but each premium bulb is carefully selected to produce beautiful, healthy blooms. Natural variation is part of what makes every living gift one of a kind.
Where should I display it? Place it in a bright indoor room with indirect sunlight. Display it on a tabletop, mantel, desk, kitchen island, or entryway, and rotate it every few days as the flower stalk grows to encourage straighter stems.
Can I plant it after it blooms? Waxed amaryllis bulbs are designed primarily as decorative flowering gifts. While some bulbs may continue growing after flowering, long-term performance cannot be guaranteed.
Care Guide
Display your waxed amaryllis in a bright room with indirect sunlight. Rotate it every few days as the flower stalk develops to encourage straight growth. No watering is needed. For additional growing tips, visit our Waxed Amaryllis Care Guide.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals that are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Waxed amaryllis bulbs are designed to bloom with zero maintenance–just place it in a sunny spot and enjoy the show!
Waxed Amaryllis Bulb Care Guide
Water: Do not water. The wax coating contains everything the bulb needs to grow and bloom.
Light: Bright, indirect sunlight is best—think windowsills or well-lit desks.
Placement & Temperature: Keep indoors at room temperature (65–75°F). Avoid drafts or cold windows.
Rotation: Turn the bulb every few days to help it grow upright and avoid leaning.
Support: If it starts to tilt, gently support it with a stake or display it in a narrow vase or decorative holder.
Bulb Bloom Time
Bloom Start: After 4 to 6 weeks at room temperature, depending on variety.
Bloom Time: Approximately 3 weeks.
Bloom Count: 1 or 2 flower stalks with up to 4 blooms per stalk.
Bloom End: Approximately 3 weeks.
Waxed amaryllis bulbs are designed as single-use, decorative holiday gifts and do not rebloom. Because the roots have been removed and the bulb is sealed in wax, it cannot be replanted or reused.
What to Do with a Waxed Amaryllis After It Blooms
Compost it (if the wax is removed first).
Dispose of it responsibly with household waste
Upcycle it! Use the waxed bulb base as a unique holiday decoration or centerpiece filler once dry.
IMPORTANT: Ornamental plant material should not be eaten. Keep away from pets and children.
