Amaryllis Seeds?

I planted Amaryllis seeds about 2 years ago, they came up like a blade of grass and never went any further then 3 inches tall. What do I do after the seed germates and grows, but goes no further?

Amaryllis Seeds?
Amaryllis grow from bulbs. Usually very large bulbs.


The plant will put up leaves before it blooms.


The leaves are large and somewhat leathery. Not grasslike.


I have read that it must produce seven leaves before the plant will flower.








I set my Amaryllis outdoors during the summer and let it get sun and mild temps. In the fall I bring it in and let it rest.


It usually flowers in late winter. I have another Amaryllis that has not flowered. I think it needs transplanting.





I have read that in September you should turn their pot on the side and let the bulb dry out for a few weeks ( or until the foliage is yellowed ) and then re-pot. I tried this with not much luck.
Reply:are you sure that wasnt some weeds that came up? do you remember any pre-emergents being put down anytime in the 4 to 6 weeks before planting?
Reply:Seedlings look much like grass when first emerging, foliage will increase only slightly in size and substance each season. It will take years before they are large enough to bloom.





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Reply:I've grown a few amaryllis from seed. They germinate easily, but they take some care to bring to flowering size. Plant the seeds shallowly in rich, slightly acid soil. After germination, keep them uniformly moist, and fertilize regularly. I like osmocote time-release fertilizer, but if you prefer, you can use soluble fertilizer, made 10x to 20x more dilute than the package recommendations and applied at every watering. Keep the bulbs in bright sunlight, and allow species that need a winter cooling to dry out and chill slightly for a few weeks in early winter. Divide and replant the bulbs as they grow. Amaryllis typically need 5 or more years from seed to reach flowering size.