And what colors are the flowers and are there offset bulbs growing on the side of the mother bulb?
What is the diametre or circumference of your amaryllis bulb?
mine are pretty big, compared to other bulbs, probably 3 to 4 inches in diameter.
the flowers are red and white and yes, someyears, I get "babies" from the main bulb.
Monday, November 16, 2009
What can i do to amke sure my amaryllis seedlings don't get root rot?
And is it okay to water them once a week and should i leave them in bright light? 10 points best answerer.
What can i do to amke sure my amaryllis seedlings don't get root rot?
When you sow the seeds in soil (that is amended with perlite so that your soil is light and airy), barely cover them and keep them moist, but not soggy. Keep the seeds at room temperature.
Keep the newly planted seeds in partial shade until they germinate. Then gradually increase the amount of light they receive until they are in full sun. Fertilize with a half-strength liquid fertilizer solution every other week. Seedlings are ready for planting in the garden after one year.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP060
Follow basic care for seedlings. Keep them warm and moist in full sunlight or artificial light, %26amp; make sure your planters or pots allow your soil to drain well.
http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extnews/hortisc...
Good Luck! Hope this is helpful.
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What can i do to amke sure my amaryllis seedlings don't get root rot?
When you sow the seeds in soil (that is amended with perlite so that your soil is light and airy), barely cover them and keep them moist, but not soggy. Keep the seeds at room temperature.
Keep the newly planted seeds in partial shade until they germinate. Then gradually increase the amount of light they receive until they are in full sun. Fertilize with a half-strength liquid fertilizer solution every other week. Seedlings are ready for planting in the garden after one year.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP060
Follow basic care for seedlings. Keep them warm and moist in full sunlight or artificial light, %26amp; make sure your planters or pots allow your soil to drain well.
http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extnews/hortisc...
Good Luck! Hope this is helpful.
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Is it harmful or helpful to put my amaryllis bulb in the refrigerator to simulate cold weather?
I wonder if the bulb is from a tropical location and shouldn't be refrigerated? any advice? I will take it out of the refridge when I want to plant it for some indoor color in the winter ( in 8weeks)
Is it harmful or helpful to put my amaryllis bulb in the refrigerator to simulate cold weather?
Refrigerators are often kept too cold. You'd do better to keep them in a celler, basement or someplace cool but not cold.
Prior to planting, store bulbs at 41-55°F (5-13°C) and do not let them dry out. For container-grown plants, two systems are available. They are: Bring container plants indoors in the fall before the first frost. Since, it is not necessary to rest the plants, place them in a well lighted area at 50-55°F (10-13°C) for 8 to 10 weeks. Then return to a warm, well lighted growing area. In the fall, cease watering the planting medium and place plants in the dark at 41-55°F 95-13°C) for at least 2 months. Then water the planting medium and place in a warm, well lighted growing area.
Reply:Good question. The process you are refering to is called forcing bulbs. When you put them in the refrigerator this forces them to go dormant. I simply dig mine up annually before first frost and put them in a dry location. Cut off foliage after it has browned. It may take eight weeks after replanting before it flowers. Use blood meal and bone meal to amend soil.
Is it harmful or helpful to put my amaryllis bulb in the refrigerator to simulate cold weather?
Refrigerators are often kept too cold. You'd do better to keep them in a celler, basement or someplace cool but not cold.
Prior to planting, store bulbs at 41-55°F (5-13°C) and do not let them dry out. For container-grown plants, two systems are available. They are: Bring container plants indoors in the fall before the first frost. Since, it is not necessary to rest the plants, place them in a well lighted area at 50-55°F (10-13°C) for 8 to 10 weeks. Then return to a warm, well lighted growing area. In the fall, cease watering the planting medium and place plants in the dark at 41-55°F 95-13°C) for at least 2 months. Then water the planting medium and place in a warm, well lighted growing area.
Reply:Good question. The process you are refering to is called forcing bulbs. When you put them in the refrigerator this forces them to go dormant. I simply dig mine up annually before first frost and put them in a dry location. Cut off foliage after it has browned. It may take eight weeks after replanting before it flowers. Use blood meal and bone meal to amend soil.
What is the common name for the lily Amaryllis Belladonna?
It flowers before its leaves appear.
What is the common name for the lily Amaryllis Belladonna?
Amaryllis belladonna has its common names, in the UK, as 'Belladonna Lilies' or 'Jersey Lily', in South Africa as 'The March Lily', in the United States as 'Naked Lady', in Portugal as 'Bordao de Sao Jose (St. Joseph's Staff), as St. Rosalina in Sicily, or St. Rosa or The Madonna Lily in Italy; and sometimes in Spain as 'Meninas Para Escola', translating to 'Girls going to School' and because they bloom in late September at the beginning of the school year, when girls in pink uniforms start attending classes.
Other known names include: Red Lily and names in relation to its flower blooming season include March Lily and August Lily.
Belladonna Lily which is a monotypic native plant of South Africa produces long, slender leaves in the spring, which die back in early summer. It is a bulbous plant with dull green leaves that are up to 1½ feet (45 cm) tall by 0.75 inch (2 cm) wide. Fragrant rosy-pink flowers appear in late summer, on 24 inch (60cm) stalks. The 4 to 6 inch (10-15cm), trumpet-shaped flowers can also be white, red, rosy red, or pink and are excellent as cut flowers, lasting about a week. Blooming time in the greenhouse is early August; in zone 7, long after the foliage has long disappeared. Plants form lovely trumpet shaped flowers on 1½ foot (45 cm) tall flower stalks. The pinkish-white to rose-red flowers are up to 4 inches (10 cm) long and are mildly fragrant.
In late summer the bulb produces one or two naked stems 30-60 cm tall, each of which bear a cluster of 2 to 12 funnel-shaped flowers at their tops. Each flower is 6-10 cm diameter with six tepals (three outer sepals, three inner petals, with similar appearance to each other), white, pink or purple in colour. This flowering pattern is the cause of its common name "naked lady".
The scientific name Amaryllis is taken from a shepherdess in Virgil's pastoral "Eclogues," from the Greek αμαρυσσω (Latin amarysso) meaning "to sparkle." It is used as a given name for females.
The story of Amaryllis Belladonna L., from a European perspective, undoubtedly goes back to the 15th century when Columbus and his crew explored the realm of the scarlet Belladonna. By the 17th century the Red Lily was apparently so well known to New World visitors that it was sometimes mentioned only in passing. Du Tertre (1667) compared it to a pale orange tulip, and drew attention to the whitish center. Rochefort (1658, 1665) also called it orange, but compared it to the Daylily of the same color. Laet and Ligon only mentioned that there were white and red lilies in Brazil and Barbados. The Red Lilies were brought to Europe and thought to be reminiscent of the sword/cross emblem of the St. Jacob Knights.
Belladonna Lilies are poisonous precautiob should be taken to ensure children do not eat them.☺
Reply:The Belladonna Lily. Pleases refer to the link posted below for more information. Thank you for question.
Reply:Common Name: belladonna lily, March lily, naked lady
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Amaryllis belladonna grows in the South Western Cape. The bulb is typically large, brown and rounded and has a moderate growth rate. The large clusters of scented, trumpet-shaped pink or white flowers are carried on a long purplish-red and green stem appearing 50cm above the soil. Up to twelve flowers are produced from the flowering stem. These flowers are 10cm long and apically flare open about 8cm. Protruding from each flower is a long upturned style amongst a group of large curved anthers. The anthers are black and shiny at first, but split open to reveal masses of sticky white pollen. The inflorescence tends to face the direction that receives the most sun. Although most flowers are pale pink, white and dark pink forms occur.
The strap-like leaves are deciduous and are produced after flowering. The leaves remain green throughout the winter period. The leaves produce a starch, which is stored in the bulb. In summer the leaves die back and the bulb becomes dormant. This strange phenomenon of flowering before the leaves appear is known as hysteranthy. The belladonna lily's specific flowering time is late summer, February and March.
Amaryllis is Greek feminine and is named after a beautiful shepherdess. The specific epithet belladonna means beautiful lady. The appearance of the tall, flower stalk without any leaves accounts for the common name "naked lady". Amaryllis belladonna in its natural habitat is found in small dense groups among rocks. Therefore the best place to plant them would be in a rock garden. In a created landscape, Amaryllis can be used mixed in between blue Agapanthus as a good combination, as the evergreen leaves of the Agapanthus provide skirts for the naked ladies. They can also be grown between a ground cover or mixed annual or herbaceous border.
The cultivation of Amaryllis belladonna requires very little attention. Amaryllis belladonna can be grown from seed. The soft fleshy white to pink seed should be planted when fresh. Dispersal of seed in winter is normally by wind. Seed dispersal is timed to coincide with the first winter rains in late March and April. Germination can occur in two weeks, but seedlings require three to six years or longer to flower. Large clumps of bulbs can be divided from the mother bulb during the dormant period. The bulbs and offsets can be planted immediately. The bulbs must be planted with their necks at soil level. The belladonna lily can also be grown in large pots using a very porous soil mix. The bulb can also tolerate quite arid conditions. In cultivation flowers are produced almost every year but in the fynbos they emerge prolifically after fires.
Reply:Depends on where you are. Some common names are amaryllis, belladonna lily, naked ladies (my personal favorite), and snake lily.
What is the common name for the lily Amaryllis Belladonna?
Amaryllis belladonna has its common names, in the UK, as 'Belladonna Lilies' or 'Jersey Lily', in South Africa as 'The March Lily', in the United States as 'Naked Lady', in Portugal as 'Bordao de Sao Jose (St. Joseph's Staff), as St. Rosalina in Sicily, or St. Rosa or The Madonna Lily in Italy; and sometimes in Spain as 'Meninas Para Escola', translating to 'Girls going to School' and because they bloom in late September at the beginning of the school year, when girls in pink uniforms start attending classes.
Other known names include: Red Lily and names in relation to its flower blooming season include March Lily and August Lily.
Belladonna Lily which is a monotypic native plant of South Africa produces long, slender leaves in the spring, which die back in early summer. It is a bulbous plant with dull green leaves that are up to 1½ feet (45 cm) tall by 0.75 inch (2 cm) wide. Fragrant rosy-pink flowers appear in late summer, on 24 inch (60cm) stalks. The 4 to 6 inch (10-15cm), trumpet-shaped flowers can also be white, red, rosy red, or pink and are excellent as cut flowers, lasting about a week. Blooming time in the greenhouse is early August; in zone 7, long after the foliage has long disappeared. Plants form lovely trumpet shaped flowers on 1½ foot (45 cm) tall flower stalks. The pinkish-white to rose-red flowers are up to 4 inches (10 cm) long and are mildly fragrant.
In late summer the bulb produces one or two naked stems 30-60 cm tall, each of which bear a cluster of 2 to 12 funnel-shaped flowers at their tops. Each flower is 6-10 cm diameter with six tepals (three outer sepals, three inner petals, with similar appearance to each other), white, pink or purple in colour. This flowering pattern is the cause of its common name "naked lady".
The scientific name Amaryllis is taken from a shepherdess in Virgil's pastoral "Eclogues," from the Greek αμαρυσσω (Latin amarysso) meaning "to sparkle." It is used as a given name for females.
The story of Amaryllis Belladonna L., from a European perspective, undoubtedly goes back to the 15th century when Columbus and his crew explored the realm of the scarlet Belladonna. By the 17th century the Red Lily was apparently so well known to New World visitors that it was sometimes mentioned only in passing. Du Tertre (1667) compared it to a pale orange tulip, and drew attention to the whitish center. Rochefort (1658, 1665) also called it orange, but compared it to the Daylily of the same color. Laet and Ligon only mentioned that there were white and red lilies in Brazil and Barbados. The Red Lilies were brought to Europe and thought to be reminiscent of the sword/cross emblem of the St. Jacob Knights.
Belladonna Lilies are poisonous precautiob should be taken to ensure children do not eat them.☺
Reply:The Belladonna Lily. Pleases refer to the link posted below for more information. Thank you for question.
Reply:Common Name: belladonna lily, March lily, naked lady
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Amaryllis belladonna grows in the South Western Cape. The bulb is typically large, brown and rounded and has a moderate growth rate. The large clusters of scented, trumpet-shaped pink or white flowers are carried on a long purplish-red and green stem appearing 50cm above the soil. Up to twelve flowers are produced from the flowering stem. These flowers are 10cm long and apically flare open about 8cm. Protruding from each flower is a long upturned style amongst a group of large curved anthers. The anthers are black and shiny at first, but split open to reveal masses of sticky white pollen. The inflorescence tends to face the direction that receives the most sun. Although most flowers are pale pink, white and dark pink forms occur.
The strap-like leaves are deciduous and are produced after flowering. The leaves remain green throughout the winter period. The leaves produce a starch, which is stored in the bulb. In summer the leaves die back and the bulb becomes dormant. This strange phenomenon of flowering before the leaves appear is known as hysteranthy. The belladonna lily's specific flowering time is late summer, February and March.
Amaryllis is Greek feminine and is named after a beautiful shepherdess. The specific epithet belladonna means beautiful lady. The appearance of the tall, flower stalk without any leaves accounts for the common name "naked lady". Amaryllis belladonna in its natural habitat is found in small dense groups among rocks. Therefore the best place to plant them would be in a rock garden. In a created landscape, Amaryllis can be used mixed in between blue Agapanthus as a good combination, as the evergreen leaves of the Agapanthus provide skirts for the naked ladies. They can also be grown between a ground cover or mixed annual or herbaceous border.
The cultivation of Amaryllis belladonna requires very little attention. Amaryllis belladonna can be grown from seed. The soft fleshy white to pink seed should be planted when fresh. Dispersal of seed in winter is normally by wind. Seed dispersal is timed to coincide with the first winter rains in late March and April. Germination can occur in two weeks, but seedlings require three to six years or longer to flower. Large clumps of bulbs can be divided from the mother bulb during the dormant period. The bulbs and offsets can be planted immediately. The bulbs must be planted with their necks at soil level. The belladonna lily can also be grown in large pots using a very porous soil mix. The bulb can also tolerate quite arid conditions. In cultivation flowers are produced almost every year but in the fynbos they emerge prolifically after fires.
Reply:Depends on where you are. Some common names are amaryllis, belladonna lily, naked ladies (my personal favorite), and snake lily.
Where can I purchase an already grown Amaryllis? At Home Depot?
yea, probably. I get all my flowers from home depot. i think the other day, I saw some amaryllis! hurry before it runs out.
Where can I purchase an already grown Amaryllis? At Home Depot?
the only thing about an amaryllis is that they are seasonal you can usually purchase them in the fall closer to christmas so it blooms later im not sure you can purchase them any other time of the year.
Reply:a nursery
Reply:Greenhouse or nursery or florist. This isn't the right time for them, but my amaryllis, which has been supposedly dormant since january has a sprout, and I haven't watered it. Go figure.
Where can I purchase an already grown Amaryllis? At Home Depot?
the only thing about an amaryllis is that they are seasonal you can usually purchase them in the fall closer to christmas so it blooms later im not sure you can purchase them any other time of the year.
Reply:a nursery
Reply:Greenhouse or nursery or florist. This isn't the right time for them, but my amaryllis, which has been supposedly dormant since january has a sprout, and I haven't watered it. Go figure.
How long does it take before an amaryllis bulblet matures into an adult and flowers?
Having grown ammaryllis from seed, I can say that the first year you should not put them outside. The second year they start to develope a bulb and you are safe putting them outside. The third year you should get a small bloom.
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Have you ever read eyes of the amaryllis?
no i still havent haha
Have you ever read eyes of the amaryllis?
i don't read much but if i find a good book i will. what is the book about??
Reply:yeah, but the movie is better
Have you ever read eyes of the amaryllis?
i don't read much but if i find a good book i will. what is the book about??
Reply:yeah, but the movie is better
Has anyone ever read eyes of the amaryllis?
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Has anyone ever read eyes of the amaryllis?
nope i still havent lol
Has anyone ever read eyes of the amaryllis?
nope i still havent lol
How many times can I expect my amaryllis to bloom.?
it's bloomed twice, but I don't see another bud growing from the bulb.
How many times can I expect my amaryllis to bloom.?
The Amaryllis Lily normally only blooms once in a season. You can put it out side in the summer, which will let it gain strength, before the last frost stop watering it, and bring it inside. About November you can start watering it, place it in a warm location where it will get good light and soon you will have more blooms. More information about it's care can be found in the link below.
http://www.rochestergardening.com/bulbs/...
Reply:I beleive you have had enough beauty for one winter. See you next year.
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Reply:Hi,
Take a look over at the site I'm giving you: http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/amary...
You'll have fun learning more about your plant, and other plant info, too!
I visit the whole site, everyday.
This site is my favorite.
Hope this helps,
Dave
Reply:Depends on the size of the bulb. I have 3 large ones and each of them bloomed 3 times last year.
I'll mention that they are in the later blooming group; bloom in early spring.
Reply:it's done
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How many times can I expect my amaryllis to bloom.?
The Amaryllis Lily normally only blooms once in a season. You can put it out side in the summer, which will let it gain strength, before the last frost stop watering it, and bring it inside. About November you can start watering it, place it in a warm location where it will get good light and soon you will have more blooms. More information about it's care can be found in the link below.
http://www.rochestergardening.com/bulbs/...
Reply:I beleive you have had enough beauty for one winter. See you next year.
%26lt;that's your amaryllis talking, not me%26gt;
Reply:Hi,
Take a look over at the site I'm giving you: http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/amary...
You'll have fun learning more about your plant, and other plant info, too!
I visit the whole site, everyday.
This site is my favorite.
Hope this helps,
Dave
Reply:Depends on the size of the bulb. I have 3 large ones and each of them bloomed 3 times last year.
I'll mention that they are in the later blooming group; bloom in early spring.
Reply:it's done
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Are there any new kind of amaryllis hybrids avaible for purchase this year?
I don't know if any on the following websites are new, but check them out anyway, you might find something you like.
http://www.brecksbulbs.ca
http://www.veseys.com
http://www.botanus.com
http://www.springgardencanada.com
Good luck.
Are there any new kind of amaryllis hybrids avaible for purchase this year?
I don't know what kind collection you have. And what kind you're looking for.I am Indonesian, please givb me detail
http://www.brecksbulbs.ca
http://www.veseys.com
http://www.botanus.com
http://www.springgardencanada.com
Good luck.
Are there any new kind of amaryllis hybrids avaible for purchase this year?
I don't know what kind collection you have. And what kind you're looking for.I am Indonesian, please givb me detail
What is the color of your amaryllis flowers?
I have a white one and a red one, both 4 yrs old now.
What is the color of your amaryllis flowers?
Red is by far the most common that I have seen. Almost any bulbs you buy in stores will be red flowers.
Reply:i dont have one and i dont know wat one looks like
Reply:I don't have one now but I used to have a red one
What is the color of your amaryllis flowers?
Red is by far the most common that I have seen. Almost any bulbs you buy in stores will be red flowers.
Reply:i dont have one and i dont know wat one looks like
Reply:I don't have one now but I used to have a red one
How many centimetres around does an amaryllis need to be able to flower?
Some will flower (meagerly) when they are a mere 4-5 cm in diameter (across, not around). Some will wait until they're bigger.
How many centimetres around does an amaryllis need to be able to flower?
How to Grow Amaryllis: Dutch Gardens
The Basics: Amaryllis
http://www.dutchgardens.com/How-to-Grow-...
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How many centimetres around does an amaryllis need to be able to flower?
How to Grow Amaryllis: Dutch Gardens
The Basics: Amaryllis
http://www.dutchgardens.com/How-to-Grow-...
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What should i do if my amaryllis isn't flowering?
I've already cut the leaves twice to have it regrow and bud, but its not flowering. My friend has the same plant and it have alot of flowers on it. What am i doing wrong?
What should i do if my amaryllis isn't flowering?
The technique recommended for years has been growing the plants on through the summer outdoors, and then inducing dormancy by stopping watering in the fall and placing them in a dry cool spot indoors for 10 to 12 weeks.
The reason for this is to try force blooming for a specific period, usually Christmas.
However, for bigger, healthier plants, I recommend allowing the bulb to continue growing vigorously as long as possible, so it will reward you with better blooms in January or February. My amaryllis is 100 years old. It was my great-grandmothers, and it's doing wonderfully. I treat it as a green house plant and it blooms for me 2 times a year.
Apply a standard water-soluble houseplant fertilizer at half the recommended strength every two weeks.
Keep bulb in a pot sized "just right". As the bulb grows and the pot fills with roots, move it up to a bigger pot that's just slightly larger than the bulb. I like to use tall, narrow clay pots.
In summer, I move the plant outdoors into a sunny spot and treat it like a container plant. I continue fertilizing until the middle of August. NEVER allow the soil to dry out, but avoid keeping it soggy.
In fall, before there's a chance of frost, bring the plant inside and place in a sunny window or under plant lights. The leaves may yellow and die off by late December. During this time, keep the plant moist, not wet; most importantly, don't let the pot dry out. The buds for the new flowers should appear in January or February, but sometimes they bloom as late as March.
After flowering, resume feeding and keep the pot in a sunny window or under plant lights until it can go outdoors again. Big vigorously growing bulbs will produce offsets – little baby bulbs – which you can pot up to grow to flowering size in a couple of seasons.
Reply:It could be a young bulb and may not flower until next year. Cutting the leaves does not increase flowering ... from my experience. Take care of it and see what happens next year. Do not cut any more leaves unless they yellow and die.
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What should i do if my amaryllis isn't flowering?
The technique recommended for years has been growing the plants on through the summer outdoors, and then inducing dormancy by stopping watering in the fall and placing them in a dry cool spot indoors for 10 to 12 weeks.
The reason for this is to try force blooming for a specific period, usually Christmas.
However, for bigger, healthier plants, I recommend allowing the bulb to continue growing vigorously as long as possible, so it will reward you with better blooms in January or February. My amaryllis is 100 years old. It was my great-grandmothers, and it's doing wonderfully. I treat it as a green house plant and it blooms for me 2 times a year.
Apply a standard water-soluble houseplant fertilizer at half the recommended strength every two weeks.
Keep bulb in a pot sized "just right". As the bulb grows and the pot fills with roots, move it up to a bigger pot that's just slightly larger than the bulb. I like to use tall, narrow clay pots.
In summer, I move the plant outdoors into a sunny spot and treat it like a container plant. I continue fertilizing until the middle of August. NEVER allow the soil to dry out, but avoid keeping it soggy.
In fall, before there's a chance of frost, bring the plant inside and place in a sunny window or under plant lights. The leaves may yellow and die off by late December. During this time, keep the plant moist, not wet; most importantly, don't let the pot dry out. The buds for the new flowers should appear in January or February, but sometimes they bloom as late as March.
After flowering, resume feeding and keep the pot in a sunny window or under plant lights until it can go outdoors again. Big vigorously growing bulbs will produce offsets – little baby bulbs – which you can pot up to grow to flowering size in a couple of seasons.
Reply:It could be a young bulb and may not flower until next year. Cutting the leaves does not increase flowering ... from my experience. Take care of it and see what happens next year. Do not cut any more leaves unless they yellow and die.
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How do I care for an amaryllis?
there should be a instruction sheet with it, it will never bloom again unless it is dried out for a couple of months :(
How do I care for an amaryllis?
Very easy.
Basically an amaryllis plant will grow before your eyes. Place bulb in pot of soil, exposing about 1/3 of the upper blub. Water throroughly, once, until the stem starts to grow. Then water a little bit each time the soil feels dry. The stem will lean toward a light source, so you may want to rotate the pot each time the stem looks as if it is leaning.
Enjoy watching this plant grow.
Thanks for reminding me that I need to buy one!
How do I care for an amaryllis?
Very easy.
Basically an amaryllis plant will grow before your eyes. Place bulb in pot of soil, exposing about 1/3 of the upper blub. Water throroughly, once, until the stem starts to grow. Then water a little bit each time the soil feels dry. The stem will lean toward a light source, so you may want to rotate the pot each time the stem looks as if it is leaning.
Enjoy watching this plant grow.
Thanks for reminding me that I need to buy one!
How do you care for an Amaryllis plant?
The most important thing you have to remember for a potted, indoor amaryllis plant is that it must get a lot of full, direct sun. The longer the leaves, the healthier the plant (and the bulb) will be. This is one houseplant that should be placed as close to a window as possible -- whoever says otherwise has never successfully grown amaryllis plants indoors. (When in flower though, if possible, I would not place the plant so close to a window -- just to keep the flower nice for a longer period.)
Also remember that an amaryllis naturally dies down and goes dormant. It is not dead or diseased -- just resting for a few months before it blooms again. Place the plant in a dark and dry place -- in the pot it was grown in, as long as the bulb has not outgrown the pot.
You can also plant these flowering bulbs outside, much the same way you would treat any other summer flowering bulb. In northern climates, however, you have to dig them up and bring them inside -- and place them in a dark, dry place for overwintering.
DON'T cut off or trim a healthy amaryllis leaf. Many people do this practice which lowers the vitality of the bulb.
Don't over-fertilize with nitrogen fertilizer, indoors or outdoors.
Don't get rid of your amaryllis plant just because it stopped blooming.
Hope this helps.
P.S. I water when the soil is dry to the touch.
How do you care for an Amaryllis plant?
water only when the soil has completely dried out; make sure it has lots of direct sunlight
Reply:I live in zone 6, these directions would be for any area that the ground freezes in winter. I am guessing you have an amaryllis bulb that is growing already, and if there are flower stalks coming up the plant needs to be in full sun untilthe flowers start to open, then move it out of direct sun for the duration of the blooms only. The plant should be watered when the soil is on the dry side. Once the plant has finished flowering, remove the flower stalks and keep in full sun until the beginning of september. After flowering, fertilize the plant . I would think a geranular bulb food would be good, but I use osmocote, which is a granular slow release fertilizer, good for 3 months, and practically fool proof. I have many amaryllis and I dont plant them in the ground unless I just sink the pot down a bit in the ground. Come september you need to stop watering the plant, so it is much easier to move the pots than dig up the bulbs. (in ground freezing areas)Do not cut the leaves off until they die. The plant should then be stored in a cool dark place until at least december, no water,no light. I put mine in the basement, in their pots. This is their resting period, now you can put them back in direct sunlight, water sparingly until new growth begins, and hopefully enjoy another round of beautiful flowers. Good luck.
PS Since I have 4 pots with 5 bulbs in each, I stagger the time bringing them back into the light, a couple weeks at a time, so they dont flower all at once.
Reply:They are such beautiful flowers...I always start the bulb from Walmart in the house.....just follow the instructions on the box....after they bloom..plant them outside....when the foliage dies with the arrival of cold weather, use some bone meal and blood meal on top of the ground and around the bulb....scratch the ground a little and every time it rains, a little more fertilizer will go down to the bulb...then the bulb can get everything it needs to bloom for you in the yard next summer. All my bulbs outside get bone meal and blood meal at least once a year after blooming.
Also remember that an amaryllis naturally dies down and goes dormant. It is not dead or diseased -- just resting for a few months before it blooms again. Place the plant in a dark and dry place -- in the pot it was grown in, as long as the bulb has not outgrown the pot.
You can also plant these flowering bulbs outside, much the same way you would treat any other summer flowering bulb. In northern climates, however, you have to dig them up and bring them inside -- and place them in a dark, dry place for overwintering.
DON'T cut off or trim a healthy amaryllis leaf. Many people do this practice which lowers the vitality of the bulb.
Don't over-fertilize with nitrogen fertilizer, indoors or outdoors.
Don't get rid of your amaryllis plant just because it stopped blooming.
Hope this helps.
P.S. I water when the soil is dry to the touch.
How do you care for an Amaryllis plant?
water only when the soil has completely dried out; make sure it has lots of direct sunlight
Reply:I live in zone 6, these directions would be for any area that the ground freezes in winter. I am guessing you have an amaryllis bulb that is growing already, and if there are flower stalks coming up the plant needs to be in full sun untilthe flowers start to open, then move it out of direct sun for the duration of the blooms only. The plant should be watered when the soil is on the dry side. Once the plant has finished flowering, remove the flower stalks and keep in full sun until the beginning of september. After flowering, fertilize the plant . I would think a geranular bulb food would be good, but I use osmocote, which is a granular slow release fertilizer, good for 3 months, and practically fool proof. I have many amaryllis and I dont plant them in the ground unless I just sink the pot down a bit in the ground. Come september you need to stop watering the plant, so it is much easier to move the pots than dig up the bulbs. (in ground freezing areas)Do not cut the leaves off until they die. The plant should then be stored in a cool dark place until at least december, no water,no light. I put mine in the basement, in their pots. This is their resting period, now you can put them back in direct sunlight, water sparingly until new growth begins, and hopefully enjoy another round of beautiful flowers. Good luck.
PS Since I have 4 pots with 5 bulbs in each, I stagger the time bringing them back into the light, a couple weeks at a time, so they dont flower all at once.
Reply:They are such beautiful flowers...I always start the bulb from Walmart in the house.....just follow the instructions on the box....after they bloom..plant them outside....when the foliage dies with the arrival of cold weather, use some bone meal and blood meal on top of the ground and around the bulb....scratch the ground a little and every time it rains, a little more fertilizer will go down to the bulb...then the bulb can get everything it needs to bloom for you in the yard next summer. All my bulbs outside get bone meal and blood meal at least once a year after blooming.
What's the history of the amaryllis? Is it natural or man-made?
the common name 'amaryllis' refers to a plant who's scientific name is hippeastrum-there are many species found in nature but many of the large flowering varieties that are sold are man-made hybrids. Hybridizers will name their new hybrids, ex: Hippeastrum 'red lion' or Hippeastrum 'orange picotee' - they cannot use latin names which refer exclusively to species, ie. found in nature, like 'Hippeastrum calytratum' or 'Hippeastrum papilio'
What's the history of the amaryllis? Is it natural or man-made?
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What's the history of the amaryllis? Is it natural or man-made?
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I received some bulbs from a friend during the holiday season. Two amaryllis and one calla lily..?
I planted them all as the directions stated and with the little "soil pods" provided. The amarylis are okay with the exception that the leaves are very long, the calla, well that one is getting very tall (leaf wise) and no bloom. I know that these are tropical plants and that I live in the midwest, but I thought that since she got them at the local home depot type store, that they would be blooming and workable, and that I would be able to transplant them, but I am really concerned with how long the leaves are, how can I help the bulb for the next year?
I received some bulbs from a friend during the holiday season. Two amaryllis and one calla lily..?
You think Home Depot knows a lot about plants? (or cares?)
You'll get long leaves - amaryllis leaves can be two feet long. Give them water and a sunny window. In 6 weeks or so, you may have a flower.
You can keep both inside with bright sun, or additional artificial light %26amp; a fertilizer regimen. Then they both need a dormancy period.
Since I can't be bothered to fertilize, don't have a summy window in the summer, and an too cheap to buy plant lights, I plant my amaryllis directly in the ground in a place that gets afternoon shade. They get nutrients directly from the soil . They leaves immediately die back upon transplant, but then it sends up new leaves.
I dig them up in September, and put them in a cool dark place for a couple months. Then re-pot 'em inside.
Reply:Don't worry about the length of the leaf. Long leaves are a characteristic of the Calla Lily. Calla's can grow to more than 6 feet in height before Blooming. I live in Michigan and we have Callas that reach 7 feet in our yard. living in a Zone 4 or 5 climate (Michigan) It is advised that you dig-up the bulbs in the fall, wrap them in a paper bag(breathable) and place them in a dark dry place. (Basement) Keep in mind when you are planting them that it is never a good idea to plant bulbs in the same location that you place annuals that require frequent watering. Bulbs that are exposed to excessive water prior or after their season of growth, can cause the bulbs to get soft and rot. Let them go and watch em grow. Once they bloom they are beautiful.
Reply:actually niether is too tropical. not sure how hardy the armaryllis is, but the calla lily can surive to zero. if you do get colder than that foolow these steps.
armaryllis
get ready for spring. keep in a pot indoors till 607 and 70s apperar in your area. they leave them out till summer. by the time warm weathe comes in the plant will stop flowering and possibly die back. they bring them in your garage(in the winter) for cool storage.
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get ready for summer. keep indoors until all frost is gone. this is probably around june. take them outside all summer in a very sunny spot so it will give you the BEST flowers till frost. after frost comes and the plant appear dead bring in a cool place near your armaryllis
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I received some bulbs from a friend during the holiday season. Two amaryllis and one calla lily..?
You think Home Depot knows a lot about plants? (or cares?)
You'll get long leaves - amaryllis leaves can be two feet long. Give them water and a sunny window. In 6 weeks or so, you may have a flower.
You can keep both inside with bright sun, or additional artificial light %26amp; a fertilizer regimen. Then they both need a dormancy period.
Since I can't be bothered to fertilize, don't have a summy window in the summer, and an too cheap to buy plant lights, I plant my amaryllis directly in the ground in a place that gets afternoon shade. They get nutrients directly from the soil . They leaves immediately die back upon transplant, but then it sends up new leaves.
I dig them up in September, and put them in a cool dark place for a couple months. Then re-pot 'em inside.
Reply:Don't worry about the length of the leaf. Long leaves are a characteristic of the Calla Lily. Calla's can grow to more than 6 feet in height before Blooming. I live in Michigan and we have Callas that reach 7 feet in our yard. living in a Zone 4 or 5 climate (Michigan) It is advised that you dig-up the bulbs in the fall, wrap them in a paper bag(breathable) and place them in a dark dry place. (Basement) Keep in mind when you are planting them that it is never a good idea to plant bulbs in the same location that you place annuals that require frequent watering. Bulbs that are exposed to excessive water prior or after their season of growth, can cause the bulbs to get soft and rot. Let them go and watch em grow. Once they bloom they are beautiful.
Reply:actually niether is too tropical. not sure how hardy the armaryllis is, but the calla lily can surive to zero. if you do get colder than that foolow these steps.
armaryllis
get ready for spring. keep in a pot indoors till 607 and 70s apperar in your area. they leave them out till summer. by the time warm weathe comes in the plant will stop flowering and possibly die back. they bring them in your garage(in the winter) for cool storage.
calla lily
get ready for summer. keep indoors until all frost is gone. this is probably around june. take them outside all summer in a very sunny spot so it will give you the BEST flowers till frost. after frost comes and the plant appear dead bring in a cool place near your armaryllis
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How many years can an amaryllis bulb live?
The bulb itself is pretty well exhausted at the end of a growing season, but a new one is formed.
How long can an amaryllis plant live? Many years.. I know of a couple plants that are 50+ years old.
How long can an amaryllis plant live? Many years.. I know of a couple plants that are 50+ years old.
Has anybody Ben to the amaryllis hotel in tolo . and Kan give SAM at wise?
I haven't been there. But i do can give you some advice or help by giving you this link. It has map and detailed information about the hotel you are looking for.
http://www.gto.gr/eng/accomm/hotel/detai...
Hope it is useful!
Good luck!
PS. Be more careful with your English. I guess that what you were trying to say is: Has anybody been to Amaryllis Hotel in Tolo who can give me some advice?
http://www.gto.gr/eng/accomm/hotel/detai...
Hope it is useful!
Good luck!
PS. Be more careful with your English. I guess that what you were trying to say is: Has anybody been to Amaryllis Hotel in Tolo who can give me some advice?
How do i get my amaryllis to bloom???
i have been getting big green leaves all summer but no flowers....i put them in the basement b/c i read that now they go dormat for a few months???? one of them is still growing...any suggestions please!!!!
How do i get my amaryllis to bloom???
Bring it inside, cut off the leaves and stop watering it. Set it in the dark somewhere inside of your house. I have mine in a closet upstairs that we never use. Leave it in the dark for 6-8 weeks . At the end of this time check on it. There should be a bud poking out of the top of the bulb. Bring the plant out to a sunny window location and within a couple of weeks you will have a flowering plant again.
Reply:you have to cut it back and leave it in the dark....NO WATERING...it must go completely dormant...then when you are ready to start it...put in the light and water...it should bloom in a matter of weeks.
Reply:Leave it out side until the frost kills the leaves. Then cut it back and bring it inside. Water and maybe by Christmas . Good luck.
Reply:I heard if you put an apple core in the water in the main stem of the plant it will encourage it to flower
How do i get my amaryllis to bloom???
Bring it inside, cut off the leaves and stop watering it. Set it in the dark somewhere inside of your house. I have mine in a closet upstairs that we never use. Leave it in the dark for 6-8 weeks . At the end of this time check on it. There should be a bud poking out of the top of the bulb. Bring the plant out to a sunny window location and within a couple of weeks you will have a flowering plant again.
Reply:you have to cut it back and leave it in the dark....NO WATERING...it must go completely dormant...then when you are ready to start it...put in the light and water...it should bloom in a matter of weeks.
Reply:Leave it out side until the frost kills the leaves. Then cut it back and bring it inside. Water and maybe by Christmas . Good luck.
Reply:I heard if you put an apple core in the water in the main stem of the plant it will encourage it to flower
An effective way to grow amaryllis from seed?
1.in what kind of soil should i plant them in?
2.do they need a dormant period and will they survive?
3.should i keep them outside for next spring until summer?
4.should i fertilize them?
5.what can i do to make them survive well?
6.can i put them in a seed propagator that has heat and has moisture?
An effective way to grow amaryllis from seed?
Amaryllis belladonna is not normally grown from seed,but is propagated from tubers.
1.John Innes No.1 Potting compost.
2.A resting period is normally through early and midsummer.
3.Normally grown for the greenhouse.
4.Tubers do not need feeding.
5.Keep at a minimum temp; of 45 F.
6.Normally,one tuber is planted in a 6" pot,during August.
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2.do they need a dormant period and will they survive?
3.should i keep them outside for next spring until summer?
4.should i fertilize them?
5.what can i do to make them survive well?
6.can i put them in a seed propagator that has heat and has moisture?
An effective way to grow amaryllis from seed?
Amaryllis belladonna is not normally grown from seed,but is propagated from tubers.
1.John Innes No.1 Potting compost.
2.A resting period is normally through early and midsummer.
3.Normally grown for the greenhouse.
4.Tubers do not need feeding.
5.Keep at a minimum temp; of 45 F.
6.Normally,one tuber is planted in a 6" pot,during August.
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How many leaves do an amaryllis need to have to be able to flower next year?
No so much as to the new leaves, what is or was important is to the leaves this year. Most bulbs need the leaves to stay on the plant and still grow long after flowering. This is the plants way of producing the energy in the leaves to be sent back to the bulb for next year. The small little bulb on the old flower or ovule should be removed as this is using energy in the leaves to produce some seed for next year. I wouldn't bother trying and let the bulb mature each year. Cut it off and let the bulb use it. If you cut the leaves and old flower stem together you lessen the chance of having a mature healthy bulb next year. I usually keep them for a few years and had some bigger that grapefruits. Some bulbs will flower with no leaves some with a few. Leaves aren't really needed to flower only replenish it after flowering
How many leaves do an amaryllis need to have to be able to flower next year?
How to Grow Amaryllis: Dutch Gardens
The Basics: Amaryllis
http://www.dutchgardens.com/How-to-Grow-...
This should answer all of your questions #1
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Reply:It's not about leaves, it's about bulb size. The bigger the bulb, the better it will flower.
Reply:For an amaryllis queen, you sure don't know much about them.
How many leaves do an amaryllis need to have to be able to flower next year?
How to Grow Amaryllis: Dutch Gardens
The Basics: Amaryllis
http://www.dutchgardens.com/How-to-Grow-...
This should answer all of your questions #1
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Reply:It's not about leaves, it's about bulb size. The bigger the bulb, the better it will flower.
Reply:For an amaryllis queen, you sure don't know much about them.
Are the stems of amaryllis's poisonous?
Would they harm a person if they were consumed?
Are the stems of amaryllis's poisonous?
From what I've read, it's just the bulbs that are toxic, but I wouldn't try eating the stems. Who knows what kind of gastrointestinal problems eating the stems can create?
"The leaves are not poisonous or toxic; the bulb itself is..."
http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extnews/hortisc...
"The bulbs or corms of tulip, daffodil, jonquil, narcissus, amaryllis, and iris produce primarily gastrointestinal signs (vomiting and diarrhea) after consumption..."
http://vet.purdue.edu/depts/addl/toxic/p...
"Amaryllis is an ornamental plant commonly sold for its winter flowers. Ingesting the bulbs has poisoned humans." The toxic alkaloid, lycorine, is the principal toxin, although small quantities of related alkaloids are also present (Lampe and McCann 1985; Fuller and McClintock 1986)."
http://www.cookiebabyinc.com/poisonouspl...
http://www.museums.org.za/bio/plants/poi...
Reply:Yes.
Amaryllis is poisonous by all mean other than esthetical.
Are the stems of amaryllis's poisonous?
From what I've read, it's just the bulbs that are toxic, but I wouldn't try eating the stems. Who knows what kind of gastrointestinal problems eating the stems can create?
"The leaves are not poisonous or toxic; the bulb itself is..."
http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extnews/hortisc...
"The bulbs or corms of tulip, daffodil, jonquil, narcissus, amaryllis, and iris produce primarily gastrointestinal signs (vomiting and diarrhea) after consumption..."
http://vet.purdue.edu/depts/addl/toxic/p...
"Amaryllis is an ornamental plant commonly sold for its winter flowers. Ingesting the bulbs has poisoned humans." The toxic alkaloid, lycorine, is the principal toxin, although small quantities of related alkaloids are also present (Lampe and McCann 1985; Fuller and McClintock 1986)."
http://www.cookiebabyinc.com/poisonouspl...
http://www.museums.org.za/bio/plants/poi...
Reply:Yes.
Amaryllis is poisonous by all mean other than esthetical.
Do you have an amaryllis that has been in the family for decades?
And does it have shoots and what is the color of the flowers? and how many years since you bought it or your family?
Do you have an amaryllis that has been in the family for decades?
Yes I have one it is a bright peach color it was given to me by my Mother-in-law who got it from her Mother. It does not need to rest it keeps it's leaves all year round and blooms twice a year in the Summer and in the Winter. It has lots of bulblets but it takes a while for them to get to bloom size.
Reply:I bought the first one a red 12yrs. ago when I bought this home, I've been able to keep it and others alive by replanting them each spring. RScott
Do you have an amaryllis that has been in the family for decades?
Yes I have one it is a bright peach color it was given to me by my Mother-in-law who got it from her Mother. It does not need to rest it keeps it's leaves all year round and blooms twice a year in the Summer and in the Winter. It has lots of bulblets but it takes a while for them to get to bloom size.
Reply:I bought the first one a red 12yrs. ago when I bought this home, I've been able to keep it and others alive by replanting them each spring. RScott
How to handle my amaryllis after blossoming?
do I cut off blossoms after they wither?
How to handle my amaryllis after blossoming?
Once the flower had died, it is best to cut the tall flower stalk off just above the bulb. Do NOT cut the leaves off. They need to grow from now until the end of summer to renew the bulb. In the fall, the Amaryllis needs a complete rest period - no water, fertilizer or light - for at east 8 weeks before it will bloom once again for the end-of-year holidays.
Reply:Cut off flower stem... keep it in light, water and fertilize on occassion - the leaves are suppling the bulb with 'energy' for the next season. Once it is warm outside, I take mine outdoors for the summer. Bring it in in the Fall and around the end of September, place it in a cool dark place, don't water for a couple of months Leaves will die off of course. Beginning December, bring it back out in the light, water and after a week or so, you should see new growth!
Reply:All the above answers butt let stem wither back on its own, then cut it off. Keep in the sun till end of summer then cut back to 1.5 inches of top of bulb %26amp; keeep in dry warm place.
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How to handle my amaryllis after blossoming?
Once the flower had died, it is best to cut the tall flower stalk off just above the bulb. Do NOT cut the leaves off. They need to grow from now until the end of summer to renew the bulb. In the fall, the Amaryllis needs a complete rest period - no water, fertilizer or light - for at east 8 weeks before it will bloom once again for the end-of-year holidays.
Reply:Cut off flower stem... keep it in light, water and fertilize on occassion - the leaves are suppling the bulb with 'energy' for the next season. Once it is warm outside, I take mine outdoors for the summer. Bring it in in the Fall and around the end of September, place it in a cool dark place, don't water for a couple of months Leaves will die off of course. Beginning December, bring it back out in the light, water and after a week or so, you should see new growth!
Reply:All the above answers butt let stem wither back on its own, then cut it off. Keep in the sun till end of summer then cut back to 1.5 inches of top of bulb %26amp; keeep in dry warm place.
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Amazon.com - I ordered Amaryllis on December 13 and have not received this book although my order was confirme
Yes, the mail takes longer in the holidays and the people who sort all the mail out and post it are all extremely busy. You said that your order was confirmed, but have you received an email saying that your order was dispatched? If you haven't, then it's possible that they haven't dispatched it yet.
Give it a few more days, I'm sure it'll arrive soon.
Amazon.com - I ordered Amaryllis on December 13 and have not received this book although my order was confirme
Its Christmas season, all mail takes longer than usual.
Give it a few more days, I'm sure it'll arrive soon.
Amazon.com - I ordered Amaryllis on December 13 and have not received this book although my order was confirme
Its Christmas season, all mail takes longer than usual.
Amazon.com - I ordered Amaryllis on December 13 and have not received this book although my order was confirme
I ordered the book and gave my checking account number. I recevied confirmation of order being and approved. I have not received this book at this time.
Amazon.com - I ordered Amaryllis on December 13 and have not received this book although my order was confirme
Ordering things online takes a while..especially with christmas and all those holidays..
Reply:You can check your order status at any time when you log into your account on Amazon.com. It's possible the book was sold out at the time you ordered and it may be on back order now. This has happened to me alot on Amazon.com.
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Amazon.com - I ordered Amaryllis on December 13 and have not received this book although my order was confirme
Ordering things online takes a while..especially with christmas and all those holidays..
Reply:You can check your order status at any time when you log into your account on Amazon.com. It's possible the book was sold out at the time you ordered and it may be on back order now. This has happened to me alot on Amazon.com.
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The flowers in my amaryllis grew and were cut off. It is now February and the foliage has died. What do I do?
Mine are planted in the garden, so I go thru this every year. I just go ahead and cut the foliage back in the fall and new growth appears usually during January. If the foliage has only now died off, I would cut it back, continue care are usual and see what happens.
The flowers in my amaryllis grew and were cut off. It is now February and the foliage has died. What do I do?
I normally cut off the dead foliage. Then I dig them up and put them in a box in a cool dark place then next spring.
The flowers in my amaryllis grew and were cut off. It is now February and the foliage has died. What do I do?
I normally cut off the dead foliage. Then I dig them up and put them in a box in a cool dark place then next spring.
Have you seen any amaryllis bulbs avaible for purchase in any stores right now?
this is the time to bye them
home depo
walmart
lowes
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Have you seen any amaryllis bulbs avaible for purchase in any stores right now?
There are some stunning ones on line. Do a yahoo search. Postage isn't much and delivery is only a few days. You will have it the rest of your life if you treat it correctly so get one you REALLY like.
Reply:Just saw them yesterday at Lowe's! Along with all the Christmas trees...jeepers!
home depo
walmart
lowes
ant garden center
Have you seen any amaryllis bulbs avaible for purchase in any stores right now?
There are some stunning ones on line. Do a yahoo search. Postage isn't much and delivery is only a few days. You will have it the rest of your life if you treat it correctly so get one you REALLY like.
Reply:Just saw them yesterday at Lowe's! Along with all the Christmas trees...jeepers!
How do I plant amaryllis equestrian bulbs?
It depends upon whether you are planning to put them in soil or in a pot for indoors.
For indoor, plant the bulb with about one-third of its neck exposed and put it in a pot that is snug; say about one to two inches between it and the edge of the pot. Use a good planting mix and make sure it is friable and drains well. The ideal temperature is 68 to 70 degrees F. Water sparingly until the stem appears, then, as the bud and leaves appear, gradually water more. At this point, the stem will grow rapidly and flowers will develop after it has reached full growth. Keep it moist, but not wet.
The flowers or leaves will appear about 7-10 weeks after you plant.
How do I plant amaryllis equestrian bulbs?
I planted mine in Sept/Oct. They will grow very tall and may need support. I think part of the bulb is supposed to be left showing. It needs a sturdy pot or it will fall over, should bloom by Christmas.
For indoor, plant the bulb with about one-third of its neck exposed and put it in a pot that is snug; say about one to two inches between it and the edge of the pot. Use a good planting mix and make sure it is friable and drains well. The ideal temperature is 68 to 70 degrees F. Water sparingly until the stem appears, then, as the bud and leaves appear, gradually water more. At this point, the stem will grow rapidly and flowers will develop after it has reached full growth. Keep it moist, but not wet.
The flowers or leaves will appear about 7-10 weeks after you plant.
How do I plant amaryllis equestrian bulbs?
I planted mine in Sept/Oct. They will grow very tall and may need support. I think part of the bulb is supposed to be left showing. It needs a sturdy pot or it will fall over, should bloom by Christmas.
How to root an amaryllis bulb.?
Put it in water.
How to root an amaryllis bulb.?
Put the bulb in a 6 inch flower pot, cover about 2/3 of the plant with soil.. any good, light potting soil will be fine, I have seen people grow them in pure peat moss.
If you are repotting a bulb, try not to disturb the existing roots, and don't over water or let the plant sit in water, as the bulbs can rot rather quickly.
Amaryllis are native to south Africa. If you live in zone 8 and up, Amaryllis can be planted outside, and will survive the winter. They have a definite growing cycle... blooming in spring followed by strap like leaves which may hold all summer or be shed for a summer dormancy in drought conditions. More leaves sprout in the cooler fall weather, then die down for the winter, and they will bloom next spring.
Reply:I agree with the other answers
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How to root an amaryllis bulb.?
Put the bulb in a 6 inch flower pot, cover about 2/3 of the plant with soil.. any good, light potting soil will be fine, I have seen people grow them in pure peat moss.
If you are repotting a bulb, try not to disturb the existing roots, and don't over water or let the plant sit in water, as the bulbs can rot rather quickly.
Amaryllis are native to south Africa. If you live in zone 8 and up, Amaryllis can be planted outside, and will survive the winter. They have a definite growing cycle... blooming in spring followed by strap like leaves which may hold all summer or be shed for a summer dormancy in drought conditions. More leaves sprout in the cooler fall weather, then die down for the winter, and they will bloom next spring.
Reply:I agree with the other answers
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Where can i locate on the internet pictures of the amaryllis flower for a tattoo?
Go to Google.com, select "Images" type in Amaryllis and voila, they will come up :)
Where can i locate on the internet pictures of the amaryllis flower for a tattoo?
http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im... there is a picture of one here
Reply:Lokk for sites that are Gardening shops Or flower shops
Reply:Go to yahoo images and type it into the search box
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Where can i locate on the internet pictures of the amaryllis flower for a tattoo?
http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im... there is a picture of one here
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Reply:Go to yahoo images and type it into the search box
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What is the best time of the year to repot amaryllis?
I looked into a capped pot and saw white roots along the top edge.
What is the best time of the year to repot amaryllis?
Keep watering and fertilizing your Amaryllis until early fall, then allow the soil to dry out. The foliage will wilt.Now is the time to repot the Amaryllis, which should be done every 3-5 years.For propagation plant offsets at repotting time.Plant each bulb in a 6 inch. pot, leaving about half the bulb exposed.Keep warm and fairly dry until growth appears.Then start watering. Allow surface to dry between thorough soakings with lukewarm water.A. likes bright light. Mist leaves occasionally.
Reply:In the fall stop watering them...take them from the soil and store in dark boxes with newspaper around them to keep them dry and warm. In the winter repot them and start watering them for a spring flower. In the south it is ok to leave them in the ground all year long and every 3 years separate them.
What is the best time of the year to repot amaryllis?
Keep watering and fertilizing your Amaryllis until early fall, then allow the soil to dry out. The foliage will wilt.Now is the time to repot the Amaryllis, which should be done every 3-5 years.For propagation plant offsets at repotting time.Plant each bulb in a 6 inch. pot, leaving about half the bulb exposed.Keep warm and fairly dry until growth appears.Then start watering. Allow surface to dry between thorough soakings with lukewarm water.A. likes bright light. Mist leaves occasionally.
Reply:In the fall stop watering them...take them from the soil and store in dark boxes with newspaper around them to keep them dry and warm. In the winter repot them and start watering them for a spring flower. In the south it is ok to leave them in the ground all year long and every 3 years separate them.
Why has my amaryllis plant got huge flowers but not one leaf?
Because they bloom first. When the bloom fades then comes the foliage.
Why has my amaryllis plant got huge flowers but not one leaf?
The leaves will come :)
Look at the top of the bulb - just where the flower stem emerges. You will probably see the tips of two leaves.
Reply:Probably because the root system for that leader either is overcrowded or not enough sun on the entire plant- try prunning regularly for longer and stronger blooms.
Why has my amaryllis plant got huge flowers but not one leaf?
The leaves will come :)
Look at the top of the bulb - just where the flower stem emerges. You will probably see the tips of two leaves.
Reply:Probably because the root system for that leader either is overcrowded or not enough sun on the entire plant- try prunning regularly for longer and stronger blooms.
I received an amaryllis plant recently, how do I care for it?
Hi, You will find a wealth of helpful information at this site listed below, and answers to other questions, too.
I visit these sites often and have found very good information.
Hope this helps,
Dave
I received an amaryllis plant recently, how do I care for it?
They are really very easy to take care of. Don't water too often, stake them up, plenty of light. When you want to give them a rest before flowering, take the bulb out of the pot and put it in a dark dry place.
cassell
I visit these sites often and have found very good information.
Hope this helps,
Dave
I received an amaryllis plant recently, how do I care for it?
They are really very easy to take care of. Don't water too often, stake them up, plenty of light. When you want to give them a rest before flowering, take the bulb out of the pot and put it in a dark dry place.
cassell
What time of year do I need to set Amaryllis bulbs for a Christmas display?
Joannes's right, now is a little late, I put mine in a week ago. To speed them up a little set them someplace warm, but don't let them dry out. I have a dozen bulbs I force over the winter. I generally do reds for Christmas and stagger the other colors over the course of the winter. Things get a little bleak in the Dakotas in January and the colors are a pick me up. RScott
What time of year do I need to set Amaryllis bulbs for a Christmas display?
I have read that is possbile to force it to bloom by crowding the bulb in a pot just barely big enough for the bulb.. the bulb supposedly will feel cramped and thus decide to grow... keep in a very, very bright place... good luck.
Reply:September
Reply:Excerpted from Master Gardener Website:
Amaryllis typically take 6 to 8 weeks from the time you plant them until they are in full bloom. The flowers last about 2 weeks. Therefore, you should plant your bulbs in early November for Christmas bloom. No later than the 15th.
Amaryllis grow from huge bulbs, nearly as big as a grapefruit. They grow best in tight quarters. The pot should be only one to two inches wider than the bulb and should have a drainage hole in the bottom. Fill the pot about half full; put the bulb in and fill with additional soil. Pack the soil firmly, as Amaryllis can be top heavy. The top one-third of the bulb should be exposed. Water the bulb well after planting, but do not allow the soil to remain soggy. Place the pot in a bright window and water only when the soil feels dry.
Reply:You need to start them now. It's a bit late, but I think you'll make it.
What time of year do I need to set Amaryllis bulbs for a Christmas display?
I have read that is possbile to force it to bloom by crowding the bulb in a pot just barely big enough for the bulb.. the bulb supposedly will feel cramped and thus decide to grow... keep in a very, very bright place... good luck.
Reply:September
Reply:Excerpted from Master Gardener Website:
Amaryllis typically take 6 to 8 weeks from the time you plant them until they are in full bloom. The flowers last about 2 weeks. Therefore, you should plant your bulbs in early November for Christmas bloom. No later than the 15th.
Amaryllis grow from huge bulbs, nearly as big as a grapefruit. They grow best in tight quarters. The pot should be only one to two inches wider than the bulb and should have a drainage hole in the bottom. Fill the pot about half full; put the bulb in and fill with additional soil. Pack the soil firmly, as Amaryllis can be top heavy. The top one-third of the bulb should be exposed. Water the bulb well after planting, but do not allow the soil to remain soggy. Place the pot in a bright window and water only when the soil feels dry.
Reply:You need to start them now. It's a bit late, but I think you'll make it.
Can anyone tell me how to look after a amaryllis?
Once it's finished flowering, give a good 'once' feed then gradually let it dry out. The leaves may continue to grow so cut them back to the base and place the pot in a cool dark place until a week or two before Christmas then pot up again using fresh compost and start watering again using a solution of 2 parts water and 1 part liquid feed.
Can anyone tell me how to look after a amaryllis?
Mornin'
Yes, very gentle watering and place it in a bright, sunny spot, say in front of a window. Works for me everytime. I love the Amaryllis, don't you?
Hope this helps!
Reply:water and sunlight, when the bloom fades plant the bulb in the ground once frost is over, and then dig back up in the fall and pot, and put in the basement or the back of a closet till after christmas, then take it out, put on a window sill and start watering, you will have a bloom by easter or before.
Can anyone tell me how to look after a amaryllis?
Mornin'
Yes, very gentle watering and place it in a bright, sunny spot, say in front of a window. Works for me everytime. I love the Amaryllis, don't you?
Hope this helps!
Reply:water and sunlight, when the bloom fades plant the bulb in the ground once frost is over, and then dig back up in the fall and pot, and put in the basement or the back of a closet till after christmas, then take it out, put on a window sill and start watering, you will have a bloom by easter or before.
What is the best way to care for an amaryllis bulb offshoot?
When you come to re-pot the bulb in early spring, carefully separate the offshoot bulb and pot it in its own small pot. If you feed it properly when it's growing and rest it when it ain't - in fact treat it as a mature plant, it should grow to flowering size in about 3 - 4 years.
A bit of trouble maybe, but hey! free plant alert!!
A bit of trouble maybe, but hey! free plant alert!!
Ophelia harvested amaryllis honey on ______?
I need a word that fits... it must begin with the letter "A"
Possibly a day or something?
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Ophelia harvested amaryllis honey on ______?
acid ( LSD )
Reply:I'll tell you again. Arbor day.
skin rash
Possibly a day or something?
~Thanks!
Ophelia harvested amaryllis honey on ______?
acid ( LSD )
Reply:I'll tell you again. Arbor day.
skin rash
Can an amaryllis bulb survive outside for the winter in the cold snow in the ground and will it come back up?
If the bulb is allowed to freeze all of the cells inside will be destroyed, turn to mush. this is not a frost hardy bulb and is indigenous to warm South Africa. Take it and lay it down in a box of real dry wood shavings and re pot around this time for Christmas if was dormant for a few months. If it was still growing out side you need to give it some dormancy
Can an amaryllis bulb survive outside for the winter in the cold snow in the ground and will it come back up?
No. It's not hardy, and will die when the weather freezes.
Can an amaryllis bulb survive outside for the winter in the cold snow in the ground and will it come back up?
No. It's not hardy, and will die when the weather freezes.
I have amaryllis bulbs that I got for Christmas. How do I get them to bloom again?
I had some bulbs a couple of years ago. I planted them and they never came up and bloomed. I live in southern California. It doesn't get really cold. Daffodills do well here, but tulips don't come back the next year. Do I need to put my bulbs in the fridge and give them a cold spell to inorder for them to bloom next year?
I have amaryllis bulbs that I got for Christmas. How do I get them to bloom again?
No. Daffodils usually are pretty hardy anywhere. There are certain types that do well in warmer areas and those are recommended for best success. Cool for them means about 45 F. or so. Tulips are often treated as annuals in California as they do not do well in the warm weather. They like a long, slow root growth in very cold weather in order to produce well. Those you can put in the fridge for about 3 months before you plant out.
For amaryllis, which are really hippeastrum, here you go:
In winter, remove blooms after they fade and before seedpods develop, but leave the stems. Like the remaining foliage, they’ll help restore energy to the bulb.
Once a stem shrivels and dries, cut it off at the base about two or three inches from the bottom.
Water when the soil is dry to 1 inch deep (about once a week), and feed every couple of months with liquid fertilizer diluted half-strength, as long as leaves remain green. Keep the plant in a bright, protected spot (such as indoors near a window).
If the foliage dies back and the plant goes dormant, withhold water and fertilizer. Remove dead leaves at the base.
Once danger of frost has passed, move the plant outdoors, ideally to a spot that gets morning sun and some afternoon shade.
In spring, when new leaves emerge, top-dress with fresh soil, keeping the top of the bulb exposed; resume more frequent watering and fertilizing. The amaryllis should bloom again in late spring or summer. Never put soil up around the neck of the bulb. Plant it about 2/3 into the soil, leaving a good 1/3 out of the soil.
In early fall, stop watering and feeding after foliage fades (though some amaryllis are evergreen in mild climates); remove dead leaves. Move container to a protected spot. (In cold-winter climates, bring the container indoors to a cool, dry place such as a basement or garage.) Leave it alone for about 10 weeks. Then gradually bring it into the house, water it once well, and start the process all over again.
Reply:It could help. I live in central Mississippi and we have what looks like an amaryllis in the back yard that blooms every year. It never gets cold for long here, but it will go below freezing now and then. It could also be that the bulb rotted because it was susceptible to a fungus in your yard. Try again. When the leaves naturally die down, dig up the bulb and dry it out in the dark for a bit. Then put into peat moss in a bag in the fridge. Peat moss will help absorb any condensation.
FYI Tulip generally do not last very long, unless they are species tulips that start out small and stay small. Those big tulip bulbs that you buy take several years to grow. The growers cut off the flower each year so that the bulb does not spend its energy on flower and seed production, but produces a bigger bulb.
Reply:Tulips sometimes don't come back. A Holland bulb grower told me once that tulips should just be treated as annuals, and if they do come back, it is a bonus. He also told me that they tend to divide really fast if the soil is warm and they are planted shallowly, as the instructions tell you. He said to plant them 8-10" deep, instead of the 4-6" recommended, to keep them cooler in the summer.
They do need about 12 weeks of cold to thrive, also, and to bloom. Keeping them in the refrigerator is an option, however do not keep fruit in there with them, as ripening fruit puts off an ethane gas that will kill the flower buds.
Don't know why your amaryllis didn't come up, could be they were eaten by something; mice or shrews maybe. They will also eat tulip bulbs, but daffodils are poisonous and will not be eaten.
I keep my amaryllis in a pot, after it finishes blooming, let it grow, keep watering it and fertilize it with a mild house plant fertilizer every couple of weeks, until about mid-October. Then lay the plant on its side so it won't get watered, and let it die off so it will rest. About 8-10 wks later, repot it in fresh soil (in the same pot, they like to be crowded) and start watering it again. It should put up a bloom spike for you.
I have amaryllis bulbs that I got for Christmas. How do I get them to bloom again?
No. Daffodils usually are pretty hardy anywhere. There are certain types that do well in warmer areas and those are recommended for best success. Cool for them means about 45 F. or so. Tulips are often treated as annuals in California as they do not do well in the warm weather. They like a long, slow root growth in very cold weather in order to produce well. Those you can put in the fridge for about 3 months before you plant out.
For amaryllis, which are really hippeastrum, here you go:
In winter, remove blooms after they fade and before seedpods develop, but leave the stems. Like the remaining foliage, they’ll help restore energy to the bulb.
Once a stem shrivels and dries, cut it off at the base about two or three inches from the bottom.
Water when the soil is dry to 1 inch deep (about once a week), and feed every couple of months with liquid fertilizer diluted half-strength, as long as leaves remain green. Keep the plant in a bright, protected spot (such as indoors near a window).
If the foliage dies back and the plant goes dormant, withhold water and fertilizer. Remove dead leaves at the base.
Once danger of frost has passed, move the plant outdoors, ideally to a spot that gets morning sun and some afternoon shade.
In spring, when new leaves emerge, top-dress with fresh soil, keeping the top of the bulb exposed; resume more frequent watering and fertilizing. The amaryllis should bloom again in late spring or summer. Never put soil up around the neck of the bulb. Plant it about 2/3 into the soil, leaving a good 1/3 out of the soil.
In early fall, stop watering and feeding after foliage fades (though some amaryllis are evergreen in mild climates); remove dead leaves. Move container to a protected spot. (In cold-winter climates, bring the container indoors to a cool, dry place such as a basement or garage.) Leave it alone for about 10 weeks. Then gradually bring it into the house, water it once well, and start the process all over again.
Reply:It could help. I live in central Mississippi and we have what looks like an amaryllis in the back yard that blooms every year. It never gets cold for long here, but it will go below freezing now and then. It could also be that the bulb rotted because it was susceptible to a fungus in your yard. Try again. When the leaves naturally die down, dig up the bulb and dry it out in the dark for a bit. Then put into peat moss in a bag in the fridge. Peat moss will help absorb any condensation.
FYI Tulip generally do not last very long, unless they are species tulips that start out small and stay small. Those big tulip bulbs that you buy take several years to grow. The growers cut off the flower each year so that the bulb does not spend its energy on flower and seed production, but produces a bigger bulb.
Reply:Tulips sometimes don't come back. A Holland bulb grower told me once that tulips should just be treated as annuals, and if they do come back, it is a bonus. He also told me that they tend to divide really fast if the soil is warm and they are planted shallowly, as the instructions tell you. He said to plant them 8-10" deep, instead of the 4-6" recommended, to keep them cooler in the summer.
They do need about 12 weeks of cold to thrive, also, and to bloom. Keeping them in the refrigerator is an option, however do not keep fruit in there with them, as ripening fruit puts off an ethane gas that will kill the flower buds.
Don't know why your amaryllis didn't come up, could be they were eaten by something; mice or shrews maybe. They will also eat tulip bulbs, but daffodils are poisonous and will not be eaten.
I keep my amaryllis in a pot, after it finishes blooming, let it grow, keep watering it and fertilize it with a mild house plant fertilizer every couple of weeks, until about mid-October. Then lay the plant on its side so it won't get watered, and let it die off so it will rest. About 8-10 wks later, repot it in fresh soil (in the same pot, they like to be crowded) and start watering it again. It should put up a bloom spike for you.
What are amaryllis Bulbs? Where do they come from?
Do they come fruits or vegetables? Or what?
What are amaryllis Bulbs? Where do they come from?
Amaryllis bulbs are really the underground part of an exotic flowering plant.They are also known as Hippeastrum.They are readily available this time of year.The flowers are generally very large 6 to8 inches in diameter.Colors go from blood red to white,some are double,Some have smaller flowers but more stems of them,They are an easy plant to grow,and very worthwhile.The one I have right now comes from Brazil but they are widely grown for sale in many parts of the southern hemishpere.They are not fragrant,the flowers are spectactular in arrangements or on the plant.Try one you will love them.
Reply:Amaryllis bulbs are tropical in nature. They are also known as Horse Star. bot: Hippeastrums Horse in Latin (Hippe) There are a few good web sites out there to help you keep them going. They can be grown in warmer climates but here in the North are Potted plants or bulbs. Cut the flower head off after it fades and allow the leaves to grow sending nutrients back to the bulb for next year. After a couple of years the Mother bulb will send out bulb lets which can be removed from the mother and potted up
Reply:Amaryllis bulbs are plants that are native to the tropical Americas. They aren't fruits or vegetables but ornamental plants.
http://www.amaryllisbulbs.org
has some good info if you are looking for ways to propagate them.
What are amaryllis Bulbs? Where do they come from?
Amaryllis bulbs are really the underground part of an exotic flowering plant.They are also known as Hippeastrum.They are readily available this time of year.The flowers are generally very large 6 to8 inches in diameter.Colors go from blood red to white,some are double,Some have smaller flowers but more stems of them,They are an easy plant to grow,and very worthwhile.The one I have right now comes from Brazil but they are widely grown for sale in many parts of the southern hemishpere.They are not fragrant,the flowers are spectactular in arrangements or on the plant.Try one you will love them.
Reply:Amaryllis bulbs are tropical in nature. They are also known as Horse Star. bot: Hippeastrums Horse in Latin (Hippe) There are a few good web sites out there to help you keep them going. They can be grown in warmer climates but here in the North are Potted plants or bulbs. Cut the flower head off after it fades and allow the leaves to grow sending nutrients back to the bulb for next year. After a couple of years the Mother bulb will send out bulb lets which can be removed from the mother and potted up
Reply:Amaryllis bulbs are plants that are native to the tropical Americas. They aren't fruits or vegetables but ornamental plants.
http://www.amaryllisbulbs.org
has some good info if you are looking for ways to propagate them.
Can an amaryllis have pure purple flowers?
there is a raspberry color and one called Benfica which is a deep burgundy color. See this website: http://www.royalcolors.com/index.php?ord...
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What is amaryllis?
Amaryllis is a flowering bulb native from the montains of peru there are some flowers that are white red purple etc... It produces amaryllis bulb shoots too.
What is amaryllis?
A flower often seen around Christmas time.
Reply:Its a beautiful flower, most of them are purple. You can google it :) I love that name so much I want to name my daughter that :)
Reply:Amaryllis is a lovely flower - it looks something like a lily, but it's prettier, and comes in vibrant reds and oranges. It grows from a bulb, is easy to 'force' and grow indoors, and at one time, it was known as the 'compass plant' because it usually has four blossoms, one facing each point of the compass.
Reply:It's a winter flower usually red but it can come in variegated colors like pink.
http://www.amaryllis.com
What is amaryllis?
A flower often seen around Christmas time.
Reply:Its a beautiful flower, most of them are purple. You can google it :) I love that name so much I want to name my daughter that :)
Reply:Amaryllis is a lovely flower - it looks something like a lily, but it's prettier, and comes in vibrant reds and oranges. It grows from a bulb, is easy to 'force' and grow indoors, and at one time, it was known as the 'compass plant' because it usually has four blossoms, one facing each point of the compass.
Reply:It's a winter flower usually red but it can come in variegated colors like pink.
http://www.amaryllis.com
Once the amaryllis flowers die, do you cut the whole stalk down to the bulb?
Cut the flower stalk, leave the leaves. The leaves replenish the bulb's stored food.
Use a plant fertilizer and keep it in a sunny window for a few months. Then stop watering it and put it in a dark closet for 6 weeks. After it has been deprived, bring it back out and start to water. It will repeat the whole cycle.
Alternatively, stick it outside in the spring in your garden. Let it renew itself there, it may even flower. In the fall bring it in stick it in the dark dry closet until Halloween. Bring it out water and at Christmas time... voila! It sahould bloom again.
Once the amaryllis flowers die, do you cut the whole stalk down to the bulb?
I do.
Reply:yes,,,but do you want the bulb to grow again next year??..If so , keep the bulb in soil but stop watering about this time of year. Then remove it and place in 'pearlite', or 'peat moss' and store in a cool place for several months. I bring my bulbs out again around Oct 20th. Then plant in house pots with about 1/2 of bulb out of top of soil...only water when needed. Should have good show again around Christmas...follow same for paper whites
Reply:I'm sure the other answers are probably the "right" way to do it
However, I usually let the leaves die back, pull them off, put the pot on top of my fridge and forget about it until I see some new leaves developing a few months later. This event reminds me to water and fertilize and within a few more months I have an extraordinary flowering plant again. Every couple of years I do change the soil. They are amazing growers, especially with my.... well... neglect.:)
Use a plant fertilizer and keep it in a sunny window for a few months. Then stop watering it and put it in a dark closet for 6 weeks. After it has been deprived, bring it back out and start to water. It will repeat the whole cycle.
Alternatively, stick it outside in the spring in your garden. Let it renew itself there, it may even flower. In the fall bring it in stick it in the dark dry closet until Halloween. Bring it out water and at Christmas time... voila! It sahould bloom again.
Once the amaryllis flowers die, do you cut the whole stalk down to the bulb?
I do.
Reply:yes,,,but do you want the bulb to grow again next year??..If so , keep the bulb in soil but stop watering about this time of year. Then remove it and place in 'pearlite', or 'peat moss' and store in a cool place for several months. I bring my bulbs out again around Oct 20th. Then plant in house pots with about 1/2 of bulb out of top of soil...only water when needed. Should have good show again around Christmas...follow same for paper whites
Reply:I'm sure the other answers are probably the "right" way to do it
However, I usually let the leaves die back, pull them off, put the pot on top of my fridge and forget about it until I see some new leaves developing a few months later. This event reminds me to water and fertilize and within a few more months I have an extraordinary flowering plant again. Every couple of years I do change the soil. They are amazing growers, especially with my.... well... neglect.:)
Is your amaryllis bulb the size of a grapefruit?
yes and I can't wait to see the bloom... YAY... I love them
Is your amaryllis bulb the size of a grapefruit?
How to Grow Amaryllis: Dutch Gardens
The Basics: Amaryllis
http://www.dutchgardens.com/How-to-Grow-...
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Weren't amaryllis flowers supposed to last til summer.The foliage from my flower has died and it's only Feb.
Amaryllis are not cold hardy. The foliage dies back each year unless you live in the southern third of Florida. The bulbs however have stored enough energy to put out new foliage in the spring and will send up a new flower stalk too. If you are in a climate where the ground freezes deeply the bulbs should be dug up when the foliage has died back and allowed to dry in a cool dark place. In the early spring they can be planted again.
How do you get the seed on the amaryllis to germanate.?
An Amaryllis seed needs a period of cold storage before it can germinate. You can wrap it in a damp (not soggy) paper towel and put it in a zip lock baggy, write what it is and the date and put in the crisper in the fridge. I'd leave it in there at least a month or so. Check it periodically and make sure the paper towel is still damp and the seed is not rotting (which it might do if you get the paper towel TOO wet), There is a chance it might germinate in the fridge, which in case it does, take it out and plant it in a pot, water and place in indirect light by a window or in the shade outdoors. In the fall, if it's outdoors, bring it in and continue providing water and light as mentioned before. It can take up to three years before the seed is mature enough to bloom.
Good luck.
Becki
How do you get the seed on the amaryllis to germanate.?
nah, you don't need cold storage, i live in sub-tropical Australia and they grow easily here - i just scatter them at the base of my larger pot plants.
they're quite easy to grow, just keep the soil moist so they don't dry out and die - being small seeds (i.e. not big fat ones like beans, more like black paper) they can dry out quickly.
try a dish of water underneath the pot you have them in to keep the soil moist, keep them out of direct sunlight, and you should be fine,
you won't get flowers from them for at least three years by the way
gordon
Good luck.
Becki
How do you get the seed on the amaryllis to germanate.?
nah, you don't need cold storage, i live in sub-tropical Australia and they grow easily here - i just scatter them at the base of my larger pot plants.
they're quite easy to grow, just keep the soil moist so they don't dry out and die - being small seeds (i.e. not big fat ones like beans, more like black paper) they can dry out quickly.
try a dish of water underneath the pot you have them in to keep the soil moist, keep them out of direct sunlight, and you should be fine,
you won't get flowers from them for at least three years by the way
gordon
Please name me all the colors possible an amaryllis flower can be.?
Here's a website with pictures of the different colors: http://www.royalcolors.com/index.php?nav... Depending on where you shop, you may find flower colors such as raspberry, peach, salmon, and orange along with the traditional red, pink, and white.
"Flowers may be solid colors or brightened up with a stripe of white" . "Some have petal edges or throats with a contrasting color.
"In addition to the single forms, there are doubles, too, which have more layers of overlapping flower petals or their centers are frilled."
One example, is 'Dancing Queen', a double with up to five layers of ruffled red and white petals which look like a petticoat.
A new class of Amaryllis is Cybister, which has slender, exotic, spidery flowers. An example of this is 'Ruby Meyer' with its thin, ruby-red petals with chartreuse markings.
"Another group, Trumpet Amaryllis, has flowers that resemble an Easter lily, though with smaller flowers, and may also have a light fragrance," . "Other new choices include miniatures, which are smaller, shorter plants."
Please name me all the colors possible an amaryllis flower can be.?
White through various shades of pink and red; also orange and salmon colours, along with deep burgundy and even picotees and striped flowers.
Reply:According to this website, there are several types of Amaryllis:
https://www.easytogrowbulbs.com/index.as...
From what they showed, red, pink, white, salmon seem to be the dominating colors available.
American Meadows (http://www.americanmeadows.com/FallFlowe... showed some orange ones also.
Breck Bulbs has a beautiful one: Butterfly Amaryllis you can see at: http://www.brecks.com/category.asp?start...
*~Enjoy~*
Reply:I've seen a green one. It wasn't very pretty, but it was definitely green.
"Flowers may be solid colors or brightened up with a stripe of white" . "Some have petal edges or throats with a contrasting color.
"In addition to the single forms, there are doubles, too, which have more layers of overlapping flower petals or their centers are frilled."
One example, is 'Dancing Queen', a double with up to five layers of ruffled red and white petals which look like a petticoat.
A new class of Amaryllis is Cybister, which has slender, exotic, spidery flowers. An example of this is 'Ruby Meyer' with its thin, ruby-red petals with chartreuse markings.
"Another group, Trumpet Amaryllis, has flowers that resemble an Easter lily, though with smaller flowers, and may also have a light fragrance," . "Other new choices include miniatures, which are smaller, shorter plants."
Please name me all the colors possible an amaryllis flower can be.?
White through various shades of pink and red; also orange and salmon colours, along with deep burgundy and even picotees and striped flowers.
Reply:According to this website, there are several types of Amaryllis:
https://www.easytogrowbulbs.com/index.as...
From what they showed, red, pink, white, salmon seem to be the dominating colors available.
American Meadows (http://www.americanmeadows.com/FallFlowe... showed some orange ones also.
Breck Bulbs has a beautiful one: Butterfly Amaryllis you can see at: http://www.brecks.com/category.asp?start...
*~Enjoy~*
Reply:I've seen a green one. It wasn't very pretty, but it was definitely green.
How can i make my x-mas amaryllis bloom again the next year? i know they are speacially treated, but how?
I love this plant!
Here is information all about amaryllis:
http://www.amaryllis.com/pac.htm
Here is information all about amaryllis:
http://www.amaryllis.com/pac.htm
What is the life spand of an amaryllis bulb?
Did a little research and most sources say that amaryllis bulbs can last for years though you should re-pot them every two years. That probably explains why mine rarely go beyond a couple of years :)...
I have included a good website on amaryllis care. Hope this helps and good luck!
What is the life spand of an amaryllis bulb?
This might help ,
Amaryllis for Winter Beauty
The amaryllis is well loved for its ability to produce huge blooms indoors in the middle of winter. It is often used as a holiday plant, with the bulbs being available for purchase in late fall.
Selecting and Caring for the Amaryllis Bulb
When buying a bulb, select one that is at least 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Smaller bulbs will not bloom. Larger bulbs (4 inches) produce better, often developing two flower stalks instead of one. Make sure the bulbs are firm and free of soft spots and discoloration.
Plant the bulbs in a container that has drainage holes. The container should be about two inches bigger in diameter than the bulb. The planting mix should drain well; an equal mix of peat and perlite would be suitable. Plant so that about one third of the bulb shows above the soil level. After planting, the planting mix should be thoroughly watered. Keep the mix consistently moist. The mix should not be saturated. Do not water over the nose of the bulb. If water seeps into the bulb, it may cause it to rot.
Keep the bulb in a warm room (70-75F) during rooting and early stalk development. As the flower buds begin to form, reduce temperatures to about 65F to prolong flowering. The bulb should be kept in a well-lighted area. During flowering, the plant is best kept in bright, but indirect light. This will help prolong flowering.
During stalk development, fertilize with a complete fertilizer (one that contains nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium). A liquid fertilizer is easiest to apply since the plant is in a small quantity of potting mix. Follow the label directions that come with the fertilizer you buy. The directions will tell you how much to use. Fertilize about every 2-3 weeks.
With proper care, the plant should be flowering within 6-8 weeks after planting the bulb. Duration of the flowers will be dependent on the temperature and light level in the room where the plant is being kept. As each flower fades, cut it off, so that the plant does not waste energy trying to produce seeds. After all the flowers have faded, remove the entire flower stalk. Do not remove the leaves. They will produce food and strengthen the bulb so that it can flower again next year.
The plant can now be treated like any other houseplant. As warm weather returns, the plant can be placed outdoors. The key to success with the amaryllis is to keep the foliage alive so that it will feed the bulb.
Reflowering the Bulb
In late summer, gradually reduce watering so that the leaves die down. When the leaves have died completely, cut them off. Store the bulb, in its container, in an area with temperatures around 50F for 8-10 weeks. After the 8-10 weeks have elapsed, bring the bulb into a warm room with good light and resume watering. Follow the growing directions described above under "Selecting and Caring for the Amaryllis Bulb".
I have included a good website on amaryllis care. Hope this helps and good luck!
What is the life spand of an amaryllis bulb?
This might help ,
Amaryllis for Winter Beauty
The amaryllis is well loved for its ability to produce huge blooms indoors in the middle of winter. It is often used as a holiday plant, with the bulbs being available for purchase in late fall.
Selecting and Caring for the Amaryllis Bulb
When buying a bulb, select one that is at least 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Smaller bulbs will not bloom. Larger bulbs (4 inches) produce better, often developing two flower stalks instead of one. Make sure the bulbs are firm and free of soft spots and discoloration.
Plant the bulbs in a container that has drainage holes. The container should be about two inches bigger in diameter than the bulb. The planting mix should drain well; an equal mix of peat and perlite would be suitable. Plant so that about one third of the bulb shows above the soil level. After planting, the planting mix should be thoroughly watered. Keep the mix consistently moist. The mix should not be saturated. Do not water over the nose of the bulb. If water seeps into the bulb, it may cause it to rot.
Keep the bulb in a warm room (70-75F) during rooting and early stalk development. As the flower buds begin to form, reduce temperatures to about 65F to prolong flowering. The bulb should be kept in a well-lighted area. During flowering, the plant is best kept in bright, but indirect light. This will help prolong flowering.
During stalk development, fertilize with a complete fertilizer (one that contains nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium). A liquid fertilizer is easiest to apply since the plant is in a small quantity of potting mix. Follow the label directions that come with the fertilizer you buy. The directions will tell you how much to use. Fertilize about every 2-3 weeks.
With proper care, the plant should be flowering within 6-8 weeks after planting the bulb. Duration of the flowers will be dependent on the temperature and light level in the room where the plant is being kept. As each flower fades, cut it off, so that the plant does not waste energy trying to produce seeds. After all the flowers have faded, remove the entire flower stalk. Do not remove the leaves. They will produce food and strengthen the bulb so that it can flower again next year.
The plant can now be treated like any other houseplant. As warm weather returns, the plant can be placed outdoors. The key to success with the amaryllis is to keep the foliage alive so that it will feed the bulb.
Reflowering the Bulb
In late summer, gradually reduce watering so that the leaves die down. When the leaves have died completely, cut them off. Store the bulb, in its container, in an area with temperatures around 50F for 8-10 weeks. After the 8-10 weeks have elapsed, bring the bulb into a warm room with good light and resume watering. Follow the growing directions described above under "Selecting and Caring for the Amaryllis Bulb".
The amaryllis has bloomed. How do you take care of it now, and will it bloom in subsequent years?!?
Cut it down to about 2'' after it has died back. I then re pot mine in a suitable pot 6'' to 8'' in a good bulbous compost. Keep dry all winter. In spring scrape top off compost, and if growth is discerned feed with weak soluble fertiliser. Never over water. Your plant should last you many years.
The amaryllis has bloomed. How do you take care of it now, and will it bloom in subsequent years?!?
nice flower ha, wait till flower has died back,the plant will rest an then cut back ,leave 3 inches ,if in ground, it will flower again an again an will have babies they reproduce,water an care for it as normal,when resting water less u can tell by its appearance have fun!
Reply:Put it away pot and all until around Christmas I live in Oklahoma and after blooming when it gets warm weather i plant mine in my flower beds about 5 to 6 inches deep and they bloom year after year I did mine inside like the directions suggested and i didnt get many to bloom but have had wonderful results growing them out doors
Reply:Here's how to take care of your Amaryllis so it will bloom again...from the Martha Blog:
After the amaryllis has finished blooming, cut the flower stalk to 1 to 2 inches above the bulb. Place the remaining plant with its blade-like leaves in a warm location with bright, filtered light. Water regularly and feed with water-soluable fertilizer every 2 weeks. When it’s warm enough, you can set the plant outside, out of direct sunlight, and continue to water and feed it. In September, enforce a dormant period by setting the plant in a dark closet, withholding water for 8 weeks. Then, bring the plant out, cut off its wilted foliage, top off with fresh potting soil, water thoroughly, and place the plant in a warm sunny spot. Don’t water again until a new flower stalk emerges. Then, resume the watering and feeding cycle and enjoy your beautiful amaryllis blooms.
http://blogs1.marthastewart.com/martha/2...
Good Luck! Hope this is helpful.
Reply:Assuming the bulb is planted in the soil...yes, it will bloom the subsequent years just make sure you cut the flower stalk after blooming period is over.
Reply:I have had plants for up to 20+ years doing the following plant the bulb in a pot that is 2" larger than the dim. of the bulb leaving 1/2 the bulb exposed. after the flowers have faded and fell off cut the stalk to with in 2"of the top of the bulb, water normally till spring heal the pot in a garden spot and water till fall about the 1st of sept. or there about bring the pot in side and stop watering, lay the pot on its side and wait for the leaves to die when this has happened remove bulb from pot shake of the dirt from the roots put in a box and cover with dry spagum moss and put in a cool dry spot about 6 weeks before you want the plant to re bloom re pot IN a one size larger pot with fresh planting mix water once and wait for the first green to show then water as needed you bulb will grow in size each year I had one that went from a 4' pot to a 24'pot in 20 years blooming every Christmas Good luck.
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The amaryllis has bloomed. How do you take care of it now, and will it bloom in subsequent years?!?
nice flower ha, wait till flower has died back,the plant will rest an then cut back ,leave 3 inches ,if in ground, it will flower again an again an will have babies they reproduce,water an care for it as normal,when resting water less u can tell by its appearance have fun!
Reply:Put it away pot and all until around Christmas I live in Oklahoma and after blooming when it gets warm weather i plant mine in my flower beds about 5 to 6 inches deep and they bloom year after year I did mine inside like the directions suggested and i didnt get many to bloom but have had wonderful results growing them out doors
Reply:Here's how to take care of your Amaryllis so it will bloom again...from the Martha Blog:
After the amaryllis has finished blooming, cut the flower stalk to 1 to 2 inches above the bulb. Place the remaining plant with its blade-like leaves in a warm location with bright, filtered light. Water regularly and feed with water-soluable fertilizer every 2 weeks. When it’s warm enough, you can set the plant outside, out of direct sunlight, and continue to water and feed it. In September, enforce a dormant period by setting the plant in a dark closet, withholding water for 8 weeks. Then, bring the plant out, cut off its wilted foliage, top off with fresh potting soil, water thoroughly, and place the plant in a warm sunny spot. Don’t water again until a new flower stalk emerges. Then, resume the watering and feeding cycle and enjoy your beautiful amaryllis blooms.
http://blogs1.marthastewart.com/martha/2...
Good Luck! Hope this is helpful.
Reply:Assuming the bulb is planted in the soil...yes, it will bloom the subsequent years just make sure you cut the flower stalk after blooming period is over.
Reply:I have had plants for up to 20+ years doing the following plant the bulb in a pot that is 2" larger than the dim. of the bulb leaving 1/2 the bulb exposed. after the flowers have faded and fell off cut the stalk to with in 2"of the top of the bulb, water normally till spring heal the pot in a garden spot and water till fall about the 1st of sept. or there about bring the pot in side and stop watering, lay the pot on its side and wait for the leaves to die when this has happened remove bulb from pot shake of the dirt from the roots put in a box and cover with dry spagum moss and put in a cool dry spot about 6 weeks before you want the plant to re bloom re pot IN a one size larger pot with fresh planting mix water once and wait for the first green to show then water as needed you bulb will grow in size each year I had one that went from a 4' pot to a 24'pot in 20 years blooming every Christmas Good luck.
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Growing amaryllis from seed?
Any advice? Thank you for the future answers.
Growing amaryllis from seed?
Amaryllis is actually a bulb. I just got mine out of storage last week and it's already greened up and growing.
Kits are available at garden centers, home depot type stores...
They are so easy. Start with a kit, follow the instructions for potting the bulb and water. When it is done blooming and has withered away, put it back in the box until next year. Then repeat.....
Reply:What is wrong with my answer? If you are "the amaryllis queen" you shouldn't even have to ask how to grow the plant from seed. sheesh........ Report It
Growing amaryllis from seed?
Amaryllis is actually a bulb. I just got mine out of storage last week and it's already greened up and growing.
Kits are available at garden centers, home depot type stores...
They are so easy. Start with a kit, follow the instructions for potting the bulb and water. When it is done blooming and has withered away, put it back in the box until next year. Then repeat.....
Reply:What is wrong with my answer? If you are "the amaryllis queen" you shouldn't even have to ask how to grow the plant from seed. sheesh........ Report It
Do amaryllis bulbs love luke warm water?
I always soak bulbs for forcing like amaryllis and paper whites overnight in warm water, seems to get the roots off to a quicker start. Also helps elephant ear when starting early in containers. RScott
Do amaryllis bulbs love luke warm water?
How to Grow Amaryllis: Dutch Gardens
The Basics: Amaryllis
http://www.dutchgardens.com/How-to-Grow-...
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How to Grow Amaryllis: Dutch Gardens
The Basics: Amaryllis
http://www.dutchgardens.com/How-to-Grow-...
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Amaryllis seeds?
Do they need a dormant period In fall?
Amaryllis seeds?
Nope. The plant or bulb goes through a short dormancy but the seed is short lived and should be planted soon after the pod dries. RScott
Amaryllis seeds?
Nope. The plant or bulb goes through a short dormancy but the seed is short lived and should be planted soon after the pod dries. RScott
Amaryllis offset bulbs?
At what age do they flower? when should you detach them from the mother bulb? do they need a dormant period? is it safe to use the product Dust a Bulb?
Amaryllis offset bulbs?
they flower at 3 years old, dust a bulb is great, you should detach it from the mother bulb when it reaches 1 year.
Reply:Don't know about Dust a Bulb.
The new bulbs should be sepeated when dormat, like all bulbs. Amarylis will usually bloom the first year but be small. Better to pinch off the bud and let the buld grow bigger for the next year.
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Amaryllis offset bulbs?
they flower at 3 years old, dust a bulb is great, you should detach it from the mother bulb when it reaches 1 year.
Reply:Don't know about Dust a Bulb.
The new bulbs should be sepeated when dormat, like all bulbs. Amarylis will usually bloom the first year but be small. Better to pinch off the bud and let the buld grow bigger for the next year.
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What do I do with my Amaryllis after it has flowered?
At the moment I'm staring at a meter tall plant with droopy flowers and tons of leaves. I've had a look on the net and some sites say to cut it down to above the bulb, others say to put it outside whole, one goes into lengthy detail about drying off the bulb putting it in the fridge for 6 weeks...
Has anyone done any of this before and has any tips?
Thanks
What do I do with my Amaryllis after it has flowered?
Now the flowers have faded cut them of fairly low down so the stem left doesn't look untidy. Keep it watered and move it to somewhere a bit cooler but not where frost can reach and if possible where it still has light. Over the next month or so decrease the watering until the pot is dry and the leaves are starting to dry, wilt, or whatever. Then cut the leaves off. Let the bulb rest somewhere cool for four or five months then repot it in nice compost and water it, put it somewhere warm and it will come back to life although I can't guarantee it will flower at Christmas, that takes way more fiddling about.
Reply:Give it to some naked ladies!
Reply:go to www.clemson.edu.com..the key is to remove the blooms when they start to fade,you don,t want the plant going to seed, the above sight will give you a lot more information. on car after blooming..
Reply:Remove the spent flowers. You can cut the stalk off if you want, but not necessary.
Keep the plant growing and fertilize lightly. The leaves provide the energy to produce next season's bloom.
You can stop watering when the leaves start to turn brown and drop off. Let the soil dry out for about a month.
After that, take the bulb out of the pot and store in sawdust or something similar such as dry peat. There is no need to put it in the refrigerator.
Replant in fresh soil about six weeks before you want it to bloom. Water sparingly at this time until growth appears.
Has anyone done any of this before and has any tips?
Thanks
What do I do with my Amaryllis after it has flowered?
Now the flowers have faded cut them of fairly low down so the stem left doesn't look untidy. Keep it watered and move it to somewhere a bit cooler but not where frost can reach and if possible where it still has light. Over the next month or so decrease the watering until the pot is dry and the leaves are starting to dry, wilt, or whatever. Then cut the leaves off. Let the bulb rest somewhere cool for four or five months then repot it in nice compost and water it, put it somewhere warm and it will come back to life although I can't guarantee it will flower at Christmas, that takes way more fiddling about.
Reply:Give it to some naked ladies!
Reply:go to www.clemson.edu.com..the key is to remove the blooms when they start to fade,you don,t want the plant going to seed, the above sight will give you a lot more information. on car after blooming..
Reply:Remove the spent flowers. You can cut the stalk off if you want, but not necessary.
Keep the plant growing and fertilize lightly. The leaves provide the energy to produce next season's bloom.
You can stop watering when the leaves start to turn brown and drop off. Let the soil dry out for about a month.
After that, take the bulb out of the pot and store in sawdust or something similar such as dry peat. There is no need to put it in the refrigerator.
Replant in fresh soil about six weeks before you want it to bloom. Water sparingly at this time until growth appears.
Amaryllis is a bulb?
That is correct. One pretty plant too.
Amaryllis is a bulb?
yes, it comes in lots of beautiful colors
Reply:yes it is
Reply:Yes it is. The flower grows out the top as does tulip and other types of bulbs!
Reply:Amaryllis is a monotypic (only one species) genus of plant also known as the Belladonna Lily or naked ladies.The Belladonna Lily is a bulbous plant, with each bulb being 5-10 cm in diameter. It has several strap-shaped, green leaves, 30-50 cm long and 2-3 cm broad, arranged in two rows. The leaves are produced in the autumn or early spring in cold climates and eventually die down by late spring. The bulb is then dormant until late summer.
Reply:Yes So? Also known as hyppastreatum...
Reply:Yes, as are tulips, lilly, and hyacinth and several others.
Reply:Yes
Reply:yes a bulb. Preferes to be warm so lives better indoors
Reply:Yes, it is. I just got this years variety (I order something different every year) and am eager to plant it.
This one is called "Lemonlime" It's a soft green. I am eager to see it. Last year I ordered one called "mariposa".
Mail ordering is pretty dependable for just the bulb. Otherwise go to a reputable local greenhouse.
Amaryllis are very simple to care for.
Bright light while growing, moderate water (they are a bulb and do not like to drown). Medium temp....
Once the plant is done blooming, cut the bloom stem, let the leaves "grow on" for a few more weeks... slowly decrease the water and light. Then essentially put it in a closet and forget about it until @ Halloween, when you get it out again and take care of it for a Christmas bloom.
Oops, I forgot to mention these are primarily grown as a houseplant and the bulb interestingly enough is placed so that approximately the top 1/3 - as much as 1/2 is exposed. So if you purchase one already in a pot and growing... do not add soil to it!
Reply:yep.... and they don't care to be buried too deeply.... here's a good growing site..........
http://www.amaryllis.com/pac.htm
Reply:By the way, they make wonderful Christmas gifts. Buy them already in a pot. Or as a kit.
Reply:Yes and you can divide the small bulbs that form on the sides of the older bulb to make more plants.
Reply:yes...ten out of ten
Reply:Amaryllis Hippeastrum is a flowering plant grown from a large bulb (bigger than an onion).
It is a spectacular plant - you can almost see it grow it is so fast - and has 2, 3 or more huge flower trumpets.
You'll see them coming into the shops any time now - they are popular around Christmas time.
Reply:Yep a lily. Search online for images, there are heaps of varieties.
Reply:Amaryllis hybrids are known as Hippeastrum, which means horseman star. They are very popular at Christmas time. Amaryllis flower easily and produce big and showy trumpet-shaped flowers which brighten up any dark corner of a room, especially in winter. The flowers can be as large as 15cm/6in and the stems 30-50cm (1-2ft). They come in red, salmon, orange, pink, white and multicoloured. There are lots of varieties - some are slightly scented, particularly the white flowers. Care Tips - Room temperature around 20 C (64 F) and a bright location. Water generously during the growing and flowering period, and feed monthly even after flowering. The Amaryllis usually flowers 5-6 weeks after purchase provided it is given the right conditions. :-)
Amaryllis is a bulb?
yes, it comes in lots of beautiful colors
Reply:yes it is
Reply:Yes it is. The flower grows out the top as does tulip and other types of bulbs!
Reply:Amaryllis is a monotypic (only one species) genus of plant also known as the Belladonna Lily or naked ladies.The Belladonna Lily is a bulbous plant, with each bulb being 5-10 cm in diameter. It has several strap-shaped, green leaves, 30-50 cm long and 2-3 cm broad, arranged in two rows. The leaves are produced in the autumn or early spring in cold climates and eventually die down by late spring. The bulb is then dormant until late summer.
Reply:Yes So? Also known as hyppastreatum...
Reply:Yes, as are tulips, lilly, and hyacinth and several others.
Reply:Yes
Reply:yes a bulb. Preferes to be warm so lives better indoors
Reply:Yes, it is. I just got this years variety (I order something different every year) and am eager to plant it.
This one is called "Lemonlime" It's a soft green. I am eager to see it. Last year I ordered one called "mariposa".
Mail ordering is pretty dependable for just the bulb. Otherwise go to a reputable local greenhouse.
Amaryllis are very simple to care for.
Bright light while growing, moderate water (they are a bulb and do not like to drown). Medium temp....
Once the plant is done blooming, cut the bloom stem, let the leaves "grow on" for a few more weeks... slowly decrease the water and light. Then essentially put it in a closet and forget about it until @ Halloween, when you get it out again and take care of it for a Christmas bloom.
Oops, I forgot to mention these are primarily grown as a houseplant and the bulb interestingly enough is placed so that approximately the top 1/3 - as much as 1/2 is exposed. So if you purchase one already in a pot and growing... do not add soil to it!
Reply:yep.... and they don't care to be buried too deeply.... here's a good growing site..........
http://www.amaryllis.com/pac.htm
Reply:By the way, they make wonderful Christmas gifts. Buy them already in a pot. Or as a kit.
Reply:Yes and you can divide the small bulbs that form on the sides of the older bulb to make more plants.
Reply:yes...ten out of ten
Reply:Amaryllis Hippeastrum is a flowering plant grown from a large bulb (bigger than an onion).
It is a spectacular plant - you can almost see it grow it is so fast - and has 2, 3 or more huge flower trumpets.
You'll see them coming into the shops any time now - they are popular around Christmas time.
Reply:Yep a lily. Search online for images, there are heaps of varieties.
Reply:Amaryllis hybrids are known as Hippeastrum, which means horseman star. They are very popular at Christmas time. Amaryllis flower easily and produce big and showy trumpet-shaped flowers which brighten up any dark corner of a room, especially in winter. The flowers can be as large as 15cm/6in and the stems 30-50cm (1-2ft). They come in red, salmon, orange, pink, white and multicoloured. There are lots of varieties - some are slightly scented, particularly the white flowers. Care Tips - Room temperature around 20 C (64 F) and a bright location. Water generously during the growing and flowering period, and feed monthly even after flowering. The Amaryllis usually flowers 5-6 weeks after purchase provided it is given the right conditions. :-)
How does one care for an Amaryllis after it has finished flowering?
And when does it start "coming to life" again? Then what must one do to get a good set of flowers?
How does one care for an Amaryllis after it has finished flowering?
The Amaryllis is one of the most beautiful flowers for me. The faded blooms may be snipped off from top of stalk. Should you wish to maintain the plant after flowering for regrowth and blooming next year, keep the bulb in a warm place indoors. Soil should be kept just moist. Feed with a bulb or household plant fertiliser occasionally.
once all danger of frost/snow is past, the plant in its pot may be plunged into the garden, so that the pot is barely beneath the soil surface.
During a cool period, place the bulb - in its pot - on its side in a dry, dark and cool place. A temperature of 13°C to 16°C (55°F to 60°F) is ideal.
Allow the bulb to enjoy a well earned rest without food or water for three months. After this period, cut off the old foliage. Remove the bulb from its pot and wash the bulb and roots carefully in water. Plant the bulb in a pot again or in your garden and water well. Do not water for one week thereafter and for the next 2 weeks, keep the soil wet. To much water will inhibit root formation. With proper care it will flower again when temperatures warm up a bit.
Reply:After flowering the Amaryllis,or hippeastrum,should be allowed to die down naturally.
Continue to water until the stem had died down completely,then remove the corm and store in peat in a dry,dark spot until autumn.
In mid-Sept;repot in J.I potting compost,water well and keep in a well lit,warm area free from draughts.
Hopefully,it'll flower again around Xmas.
Reply:Wait until the leaves have withered, then dig and store the bulbs in an open bag or container loosely covered with dry sawdust or peat. Keep the stored bulbs in your garage or somewhere else where they will not be exposed to the weather.
See source for more info
Reply:http://www.floralartmall.com/Amaryllis.h...
How does one care for an Amaryllis after it has finished flowering?
The Amaryllis is one of the most beautiful flowers for me. The faded blooms may be snipped off from top of stalk. Should you wish to maintain the plant after flowering for regrowth and blooming next year, keep the bulb in a warm place indoors. Soil should be kept just moist. Feed with a bulb or household plant fertiliser occasionally.
once all danger of frost/snow is past, the plant in its pot may be plunged into the garden, so that the pot is barely beneath the soil surface.
During a cool period, place the bulb - in its pot - on its side in a dry, dark and cool place. A temperature of 13°C to 16°C (55°F to 60°F) is ideal.
Allow the bulb to enjoy a well earned rest without food or water for three months. After this period, cut off the old foliage. Remove the bulb from its pot and wash the bulb and roots carefully in water. Plant the bulb in a pot again or in your garden and water well. Do not water for one week thereafter and for the next 2 weeks, keep the soil wet. To much water will inhibit root formation. With proper care it will flower again when temperatures warm up a bit.
Reply:After flowering the Amaryllis,or hippeastrum,should be allowed to die down naturally.
Continue to water until the stem had died down completely,then remove the corm and store in peat in a dry,dark spot until autumn.
In mid-Sept;repot in J.I potting compost,water well and keep in a well lit,warm area free from draughts.
Hopefully,it'll flower again around Xmas.
Reply:Wait until the leaves have withered, then dig and store the bulbs in an open bag or container loosely covered with dry sawdust or peat. Keep the stored bulbs in your garage or somewhere else where they will not be exposed to the weather.
See source for more info
Reply:http://www.floralartmall.com/Amaryllis.h...
Has anyone had experience with growing amaryllis from seed if so tell me how?
I don`t want an answer copied from the internet because there answers aren`t good enough. I want to know if they really do need a dormant period, the sun and watering the soil requirements.
Has anyone had experience with growing amaryllis from seed if so tell me how?
From seed? No. I have propagated lots of them from bulb offsets though. That would probably be a lot easier than trying to spout seeds for them. Every year each bulb I have grows two or three offsets. Just cut them off with a knife and plant them.
Reply:We have amaryllis seedlings come up voluntarily all the time.
The parent plants are located in an outdoor planter box within our screen porch. Good rich soil, kept reasonably moist. Partial shade.
The seedlings take YEARS to come to flowering size. We pull up and discard all but a very few that grow in out-of-the-way places.
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Has anyone had experience with growing amaryllis from seed if so tell me how?
From seed? No. I have propagated lots of them from bulb offsets though. That would probably be a lot easier than trying to spout seeds for them. Every year each bulb I have grows two or three offsets. Just cut them off with a knife and plant them.
Reply:We have amaryllis seedlings come up voluntarily all the time.
The parent plants are located in an outdoor planter box within our screen porch. Good rich soil, kept reasonably moist. Partial shade.
The seedlings take YEARS to come to flowering size. We pull up and discard all but a very few that grow in out-of-the-way places.
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Why is there fungus on my amaryllis bulb?
When i bought my bulb it was okay then sfter by accident i knocked over the bulb from its pot then i removed the bulb and saw fungus on the bottom of the bulb, so i just replanted it, if i don't water the bulb will the fungus die? Can i use no damp fungucide and water it with it? Is it harmful to the bulb?
Why is there fungus on my amaryllis bulb?
Don't worry the fungus won't harm the bulb just add a fungicide in the water and the water your amaryllis it will kill the fungus.
Reply:Depends on which type of fungus, some fungus is fine and won't harm the bulb. Are you keeping the dirt too wet, it might be rotting if so.
Why is there fungus on my amaryllis bulb?
Don't worry the fungus won't harm the bulb just add a fungicide in the water and the water your amaryllis it will kill the fungus.
Reply:Depends on which type of fungus, some fungus is fine and won't harm the bulb. Are you keeping the dirt too wet, it might be rotting if so.
I need to dig up some amaryllis bulbs now. Should I pot them for the patio, inside or in the yard outside?
They were under a big tree on the east side of my house
I need to dig up some amaryllis bulbs now. Should I pot them for the patio, inside or in the yard outside?
any where you want to. i not being a smart ***, i studied horticulture for 5 yr. landscaped about 20yr.
Reply:Why do you need to dig them up? My sister-in-law owns a Caladium bulb company..they also deal with amaryllis..you can contact them @ 1-800-974-2558. I don't know much about them, but she does.
I need to dig up some amaryllis bulbs now. Should I pot them for the patio, inside or in the yard outside?
any where you want to. i not being a smart ***, i studied horticulture for 5 yr. landscaped about 20yr.
Reply:Why do you need to dig them up? My sister-in-law owns a Caladium bulb company..they also deal with amaryllis..you can contact them @ 1-800-974-2558. I don't know much about them, but she does.
What is your favorite kind of amaryllis and tell me the species an color?.?
My favorite kind of amaryllis is amaryllis white chrismas because it looks so classy do you agree? It has white perfect flowers.
What is your favorite kind of amaryllis and tell me the species an color?.?
Papilio
light green and mauve
picture: http://www.amaryllis.com/product/92/
What is your favorite kind of amaryllis and tell me the species an color?.?
Papilio
light green and mauve
picture: http://www.amaryllis.com/product/92/
What time of the year to amaryllis bulbs produce bulb shoots?
Phil, e-mail me...I have more info for you about propagating cacti...I left out something important. Oh, here, I'll give it too you now. Regarding the cut cacti, let it set for a week or two so it has a chance to callous over before you try to root it in a good cactus soil. Also, here is a website that can help you with other propagating needs. https://www.desertgardens.com/cactus_gar...
Oh, BTW, thanks for all the points :) It was a pleasure helping you.
What time of the year to amaryllis bulbs produce bulb shoots?
Am I missing something here? Amaryllis (the originals native to the Andes mountains of South America) are not cacti. They grow from a bulb. Your question has nothing to do with cacti. Report It
Reply:Phil, I've seen them do it pretty much all months of the year, inside. Outside I've actually seen them do it all spring and summer (but not all at once).
Some (inside ones) set flower stems shortly after a dark/dry treatment of a few months has ended. And I've seen at least one (inside one) set a flower stem without any dark/dry treatment.
Many times I've discovered one in dark/dry treatment that has begun producing a flower stem before I've even brought it back into the light and watered it.
Reply:http://www.amaryllis.com/
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Oh, BTW, thanks for all the points :) It was a pleasure helping you.
What time of the year to amaryllis bulbs produce bulb shoots?
Am I missing something here? Amaryllis (the originals native to the Andes mountains of South America) are not cacti. They grow from a bulb. Your question has nothing to do with cacti. Report It
Reply:Phil, I've seen them do it pretty much all months of the year, inside. Outside I've actually seen them do it all spring and summer (but not all at once).
Some (inside ones) set flower stems shortly after a dark/dry treatment of a few months has ended. And I've seen at least one (inside one) set a flower stem without any dark/dry treatment.
Many times I've discovered one in dark/dry treatment that has begun producing a flower stem before I've even brought it back into the light and watered it.
Reply:http://www.amaryllis.com/
Try this site out!
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What can you tell me about amaryllis?
This is one of my mom's favorite flowers, but I can never seem to find them. She says they're only in winter or something. Do you all have any other info about them, like the different types, how to care for them, history, anything really?
What can you tell me about amaryllis?
It probably isn't an Amaryllis!!! Although they do get called that it is not accurate and it is most likely to be a Hippeastrum.
Reply:Kindly just click on the blue links below, you will get plenty of information
1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaryllis
2) http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=amaryll...
3) http://images.google.co.in/images?hl=en%26amp;...
4) http://www.google.co.in/search?hl=en%26amp;q=A...
What can you tell me about amaryllis?
It probably isn't an Amaryllis!!! Although they do get called that it is not accurate and it is most likely to be a Hippeastrum.
Reply:Kindly just click on the blue links below, you will get plenty of information
1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaryllis
2) http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=amaryll...
3) http://images.google.co.in/images?hl=en%26amp;...
4) http://www.google.co.in/search?hl=en%26amp;q=A...
I have more than 10 amaryllis plants, How can I make them bloom?
I bought amariles bulbs last year unfortunately until now it does not have flowers. I even cut their leaves because its too leafy, until no flowers
I have more than 10 amaryllis plants, How can I make them bloom?
You need to let the plants grow through the summer. You can put them outside in a partly sunny location. Then about September take them to a dark place and lay the pots on their sides. Let them dry out and the tops die back. About November you can bring them back into the light and water them. Sometimes it takes awhile but they should bloom if they are old enough.
Reply:Your shouldn't cut leaves that are green. Your best bet is to trick it that a year has passed. Stuff it in a cool dark place, and check periodically for new growth.
I have more than 10 amaryllis plants, How can I make them bloom?
You need to let the plants grow through the summer. You can put them outside in a partly sunny location. Then about September take them to a dark place and lay the pots on their sides. Let them dry out and the tops die back. About November you can bring them back into the light and water them. Sometimes it takes awhile but they should bloom if they are old enough.
Reply:Your shouldn't cut leaves that are green. Your best bet is to trick it that a year has passed. Stuff it in a cool dark place, and check periodically for new growth.
I have questions about my amaryllis plants?
They have flowered and I left the long stalks on. They made pods which have opened up. Are the black things inside of them seeds? How long do you have to let the seeds grow to make bulbs that will produce flowers? If they are seeds could you give me planting instructions? Thank you.
I have questions about my amaryllis plants?
Yes - those are seeds.
You can start them in a moist peat/perlite mixture. Keep in high light, but protect from direct sun.
It will take years before they are large enough to bloom.
See source for more info.
Reply:Your bulb is good for many more years of flowers. You should not have left the stalk on---always cut them off as soon as the last flower wilts----it takes energy from the bulb to make seeds.
I don't know how easy it is to germinate the seeds or if they result in viable plants.
I have questions about my amaryllis plants?
Yes - those are seeds.
You can start them in a moist peat/perlite mixture. Keep in high light, but protect from direct sun.
It will take years before they are large enough to bloom.
See source for more info.
Reply:Your bulb is good for many more years of flowers. You should not have left the stalk on---always cut them off as soon as the last flower wilts----it takes energy from the bulb to make seeds.
I don't know how easy it is to germinate the seeds or if they result in viable plants.
My grandfather always called me amaryllis......?
I thought he was saying i was proud and haughty like the flower until I found in the dictionary oneday that it is a name of a country girl in a 'pastel poem.' What does that mean? What is a pastel poem?
My grandfather always called me amaryllis......?
It's not a "pastel" poem, but a "pastoral" poem -- more specifically, Virgil (a famous Roman author)'s "Eclogues" (which were basically poems with rural themes), which featured a shepherdess called Amaryllis. The word is from the Greek αμαρυσσω (Latin amarysso) meaning "to sparkle."
Amaryllis was a beautfiful but lovelorn shepherdess who pierced her own heart to produce a new flower for the hard-hearted shepherd she loved. In literature she has come to stand, however, for any rural sweetheart.
Reply:What you are referring to is a Pastoral Poem.
Reply:I don't think your grandfather was refering to the poem I think he was thinking about the flower which in fact is very beautiful indeed; from Brazil and Argentina.
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/senior/fl...
Reply:maybe the country girl had some good qualities, or she did something heroic, or something good. or maybe it could just be a nickname cuz the cowgirl was your age, or had the same haircolor, etc...?
or maybe u should just ask!
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My grandfather always called me amaryllis......?
It's not a "pastel" poem, but a "pastoral" poem -- more specifically, Virgil (a famous Roman author)'s "Eclogues" (which were basically poems with rural themes), which featured a shepherdess called Amaryllis. The word is from the Greek αμαρυσσω (Latin amarysso) meaning "to sparkle."
Amaryllis was a beautfiful but lovelorn shepherdess who pierced her own heart to produce a new flower for the hard-hearted shepherd she loved. In literature she has come to stand, however, for any rural sweetheart.
Reply:What you are referring to is a Pastoral Poem.
Reply:I don't think your grandfather was refering to the poem I think he was thinking about the flower which in fact is very beautiful indeed; from Brazil and Argentina.
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/senior/fl...
Reply:maybe the country girl had some good qualities, or she did something heroic, or something good. or maybe it could just be a nickname cuz the cowgirl was your age, or had the same haircolor, etc...?
or maybe u should just ask!
Toothache
Did you ever try growing amaryllis from seeds?
no they have bulbs not seeds or bublb lets that grow from the mother bulb I have had somefor over thirty years that have never produced a plantable bublet.
How to care for my amaryllis when it is dormant?
What are the steps?
How to care for my amaryllis when it is dormant?
Keep it in a cool, dry place and in its pot (A dark cellar would be perfect) for a period of 6-8 weeks. Do not water the bulb during this time.
How to care for my amaryllis when it is dormant?
Keep it in a cool, dry place and in its pot (A dark cellar would be perfect) for a period of 6-8 weeks. Do not water the bulb during this time.
Should I cut back outdoor amaryllis plants after they have bloomed?They are getting very thick?
No, no! They take in their food for the next season through their leaves, and grow the bulb even larger for next season thataway. If they are quite thick they probably simply need to be divided. And actually, amaryllis like to be crowded and may not bloom for several years after transplant.
Here, check out this site:
http://www.botany.com/amaryllis.html
Happy Gardening!
Should I cut back outdoor amaryllis plants after they have bloomed?They are getting very thick?
Yes, they do take in their food for the next season through their leaves, but once they have started turning yellow, that process is over and they can be cut back as suggested. Then you pull the bulb and store in a cool place where it will not freeze. After a couple/few months you can start a new cycle by putting it in a warm spot and watering a bit. If you water too much the new leaf growth will outstrip the flower stem's growth.
You should plant the bulb, pot and all, in the garden after flowering, temperatures permitting. If you plant it without the pot, it will direct its energy to growing roots, lots of roots, and the bulb will not regenerate very well. The bulb may also start growing "babies" around the perimeter, with the energy going to them and the "mother" atrophying and dying off. I remove them when I don't want them to multiply.
Reply:I am not sure where you are located, or whether you have these planted outside year round.
After-Flowering. After the amaryllis has stopped flowering, it can be made to flower again. Cut the old flowers from the stem after flowering, and when the stem starts to sag, cut it back to the top of the bulb.
Leaf Growth and Development. Continue to water and fertilize as normal all summer, or for at least 5-6 months, allowing the leaves to fully develop and grow. When the leaves begin to yellow, which normally occurs in the early fall, cut the leaves back to about 2 inches from the top of the bulb and remove the bulb from the soil.
Bulb Storage. Clean the bulb and place it in a cool (40-50 deg. F), dark place such as the crisper of your refrigerator for a minimum of 6 weeks. Caution: Do not store amaryllis bulbs in a refrigerator that contains apples, this will sterilize the bulbs. Store the bulbs for a minimum of 6 weeks.
Plant Again. After 6 weeks you may remove bulbs whenever you would like to plant them. Plant bulbs 8 weeks before you would like them to bloom.
They are beautiful plants. Best of luck!
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Here, check out this site:
http://www.botany.com/amaryllis.html
Happy Gardening!
Should I cut back outdoor amaryllis plants after they have bloomed?They are getting very thick?
Yes, they do take in their food for the next season through their leaves, but once they have started turning yellow, that process is over and they can be cut back as suggested. Then you pull the bulb and store in a cool place where it will not freeze. After a couple/few months you can start a new cycle by putting it in a warm spot and watering a bit. If you water too much the new leaf growth will outstrip the flower stem's growth.
You should plant the bulb, pot and all, in the garden after flowering, temperatures permitting. If you plant it without the pot, it will direct its energy to growing roots, lots of roots, and the bulb will not regenerate very well. The bulb may also start growing "babies" around the perimeter, with the energy going to them and the "mother" atrophying and dying off. I remove them when I don't want them to multiply.
Reply:I am not sure where you are located, or whether you have these planted outside year round.
After-Flowering. After the amaryllis has stopped flowering, it can be made to flower again. Cut the old flowers from the stem after flowering, and when the stem starts to sag, cut it back to the top of the bulb.
Leaf Growth and Development. Continue to water and fertilize as normal all summer, or for at least 5-6 months, allowing the leaves to fully develop and grow. When the leaves begin to yellow, which normally occurs in the early fall, cut the leaves back to about 2 inches from the top of the bulb and remove the bulb from the soil.
Bulb Storage. Clean the bulb and place it in a cool (40-50 deg. F), dark place such as the crisper of your refrigerator for a minimum of 6 weeks. Caution: Do not store amaryllis bulbs in a refrigerator that contains apples, this will sterilize the bulbs. Store the bulbs for a minimum of 6 weeks.
Plant Again. After 6 weeks you may remove bulbs whenever you would like to plant them. Plant bulbs 8 weeks before you would like them to bloom.
They are beautiful plants. Best of luck!
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Been told to leave Amaryllis on radiator to get it to flower. Is this correct and how long can I leave it for?
I am worried it will cook as the radiator is on permanently and also at its highest heat setting. How high does it need to be and do I need to take it off the radiator occasionally?
Been told to leave Amaryllis on radiator to get it to flower. Is this correct and how long can I leave it for?
The radiator may be too hot. In my past experience, I have been able to get amaryllis to flower just by putting them in a bright window with the temp being around 70 75 degrees. If you put it on the radiator you run the risk of the plant drying out and never blooming.
You should be fine with a bright window, watering, and patience.
Been told to leave Amaryllis on radiator to get it to flower. Is this correct and how long can I leave it for?
The radiator may be too hot. In my past experience, I have been able to get amaryllis to flower just by putting them in a bright window with the temp being around 70 75 degrees. If you put it on the radiator you run the risk of the plant drying out and never blooming.
You should be fine with a bright window, watering, and patience.
We have a dozen amaryllis bulbs that are 10-15 years old and have re bloomed every year. after blooming we lea
thank you Susi C
we have always done exactly what you wrote and have always had success in reblooming. We are thinking that we should go to another fertilizer, high in phosphates--clay pots are just a tad bigger than bulbs--they like to be root bound--they get a three month rest in the fall----help help please
1 week ago
they are in clean clay pots not much bigger than the bulbs, fresh soil, 3 month rest period, leaves still grow fabulously, for many years we would get great looking flowers, bulbs are big and very healthy looking, leaves are big and healthy also, but no flower stalks--please help us
We have a dozen amaryllis bulbs that are 10-15 years old and have re bloomed every year. after blooming we lea
Wow, you have a real green thumb! I have never seen anyone keep them going for that long of a time. Congratulations!
You must be doing something right, keep on doing what you have been doing over the years.
Reply:Hey Chuck,
Your question got cut off! These are 1 time questions, if you want to contact someone, you must use their email. Ask your question - then see if one of us can help you.
we have always done exactly what you wrote and have always had success in reblooming. We are thinking that we should go to another fertilizer, high in phosphates--clay pots are just a tad bigger than bulbs--they like to be root bound--they get a three month rest in the fall----help help please
1 week ago
they are in clean clay pots not much bigger than the bulbs, fresh soil, 3 month rest period, leaves still grow fabulously, for many years we would get great looking flowers, bulbs are big and very healthy looking, leaves are big and healthy also, but no flower stalks--please help us
We have a dozen amaryllis bulbs that are 10-15 years old and have re bloomed every year. after blooming we lea
Wow, you have a real green thumb! I have never seen anyone keep them going for that long of a time. Congratulations!
You must be doing something right, keep on doing what you have been doing over the years.
Reply:Hey Chuck,
Your question got cut off! These are 1 time questions, if you want to contact someone, you must use their email. Ask your question - then see if one of us can help you.
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