That's why waxed amaryllis bulbs are pure genius. The wax coating holds in all the moisture ... They also often come with a wire stand attached to the bottom to help support the bulb.

It can be tricky to get a waxed Amaryllis to re-bloom, if you wait to take the wax off after it’s done. A percentage of the bulb won’t continue to grow. Paris Lalicata, plant expert ...