My Amaryllis has blomed and the flowers have fallen off, how do I keep the plant alive?

My Amaryllis has blomed and the flowers have fallen off, how do I keep the plant alive?
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They like to be watered as needed and ome liquid fertilizer.  Just a few drops............then when the leaves start to fall off after it has bloomed it wants to rest.........let it dry out and put it in a dark cool place until next year.
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