Some types of amaryllis, such as Dutch types, tend to flower before the leaves emerge. After a flower fades, cut it off from the flowering stalk, but leave the green stalk which, as you surmised, helps to feed the bulb. Wait until the stalk browns/fades before removing it. Leaves should appear a bit later.
Hi, Cathy,
Some types of amaryllis, such as Dutch types, tend to flower before the leaves emerge. After a flower fades, cut it off from the flowering stalk, but leave the green stalk which, as you surmised, helps to feed the bulb. Wait until the stalk browns/fades before removing it. Leaves should appear a bit later.