I know that I'm supposed to keep it in a dark place untill September, but do I put it in a paper bag, plastic bag or just alone in a box?
My Amaryllis is in dormancy how do I unpot it for next year?
No. Just keep it in its pot until then in a low light area. It does not have to be completely dark. In fact, some people leave it out in half shaded light for a few months if it has leaves, then put it in the dark for about three months, re-pot it in fresh soil after that, and start watering around October.
Reply:Just hide it until September, and when you take it out, water well. It will do just fine.
Reply:Hi, there. Just store it in a cool, dry, dark place. I'd avoid the plastic because moisture from the bulb could cause some mould to grow.
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Is amaryllis poisonous to cats?
Yes. Here is a list of other poisonous plants you should keep away from your kitty.
http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.ht...
Is amaryllis poisonous to cats?
I just checked out the website that "Pretty Kitty" advised, and it is GREAT! I put it on my "Bookmarks" and also emailed it to myself, just so I'll have it to check whenever I have a question. Maybe you should do the same.
Just thought you'd like to know it's a GOOD ONE!!
Reply:Hi there,
Here are some plants they cant have, the website is full of usefull information too!
http://www.xmission.com/~emailbox/plants...
(I understand alot of users are dubious about clicking links, but I can assure you this aint no spam!)
Hope this answers your question, give your cat a hug from me!
Email me anytime
Kindest regards,
Amanda
http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.ht...
Is amaryllis poisonous to cats?
I just checked out the website that "Pretty Kitty" advised, and it is GREAT! I put it on my "Bookmarks" and also emailed it to myself, just so I'll have it to check whenever I have a question. Maybe you should do the same.
Just thought you'd like to know it's a GOOD ONE!!
Reply:Hi there,
Here are some plants they cant have, the website is full of usefull information too!
http://www.xmission.com/~emailbox/plants...
(I understand alot of users are dubious about clicking links, but I can assure you this aint no spam!)
Hope this answers your question, give your cat a hug from me!
Email me anytime
Kindest regards,
Amanda
Would amaryllis, orange blossom, and white (common) daisies be compatable for a spring wedding bouquet?
these are my three favorite flowers and I am wondering if they are compatible (scent wise and visually). I want a primarily white bouquet with yellow accents.
Would amaryllis, orange blossom, and white (common) daisies be compatable for a spring wedding bouquet?
sounds lovely, I can almost smell it now! Go with your choice, the smells are compatible.
Reply:That should look good monochromatic usually does. Not sure what the amaryllis smells like but the daisies and orange blossoms would go good. Congrats by the way!
Would amaryllis, orange blossom, and white (common) daisies be compatable for a spring wedding bouquet?
sounds lovely, I can almost smell it now! Go with your choice, the smells are compatible.
Reply:That should look good monochromatic usually does. Not sure what the amaryllis smells like but the daisies and orange blossoms would go good. Congrats by the way!
Which Amaryllis Bulbs have a scent?
I am thinking o the ones for indoor bloom. I don't know if that makes any difference or not.
Thank you
Which Amaryllis Bulbs have a scent?
Most don't have overpowering or even desirable scents. You might try Apple Blossom for a slight scent but be prepared for a huge plant to contend with indoors.
Reply:i have 2.. they have no scent..i have kept them for about 6 years.. to keep them.. you need to put them in a dark place in September, and let them go dormant.. then the end of November take them out and start to water them again and in a few weeks they will start growing and blooming.. hope this helped.
Reply:Amaryllis blooms have no scent, it's a myth. Perhaps
because they are so beautiful we assume they have a
fragrance. All the bulbs can be forced for indoor blooming.
Where I live we most often buy them around Christmas and they are hard to find now, I doubt that is true nation-wide.
A fun idea that I saw and tried was to place a large glass hurricane over the bulb, it help control the leaves which can become cumbersome and also supports the blossom stem which can be heavy with three to five or more blooms.
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Thank you
Which Amaryllis Bulbs have a scent?
Most don't have overpowering or even desirable scents. You might try Apple Blossom for a slight scent but be prepared for a huge plant to contend with indoors.
Reply:i have 2.. they have no scent..i have kept them for about 6 years.. to keep them.. you need to put them in a dark place in September, and let them go dormant.. then the end of November take them out and start to water them again and in a few weeks they will start growing and blooming.. hope this helped.
Reply:Amaryllis blooms have no scent, it's a myth. Perhaps
because they are so beautiful we assume they have a
fragrance. All the bulbs can be forced for indoor blooming.
Where I live we most often buy them around Christmas and they are hard to find now, I doubt that is true nation-wide.
A fun idea that I saw and tried was to place a large glass hurricane over the bulb, it help control the leaves which can become cumbersome and also supports the blossom stem which can be heavy with three to five or more blooms.
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Growing amaryllis, why are the leaves so long and no flower?
planted in late nov leaves are long and falling over i still have no sign of flowwer what do i need to do
Growing amaryllis, why are the leaves so long and no flower?
It sounds like your amaryllis is just going through a normal cycle of not blooming. Keep it as near a possible to a sunny window and if possible, right on the window's edge. Amaryllis like light and thrive in high light conditions (right by the window) unlike most houseplants. (The leaves will stiffen up in high light conditions and not fall over.)
Watch it so you do not over-fertilize your potted amaryllis because that in itself (especially high nitrogen content) will cut down on possible blooming.
Wait until your plant naturally starts to yellow and die down. Stop watering altogether and place in a dark, cool place. I do not cut off the leaves right away but let them yellow and dry right on the plant. Leave the plant in that dormant condition for months, letting the soil dry out completely. Sometimes a flower bud will start to force itself out of the bulb after a few months. That is the sign for you to bring it back out into the light and to start watering it again. If you get leaf sprouts again, bring it out into the light anyway and let those leaves get as big and long as possible in high light conditions and start the whole process all over again.
I have had an amaryllis get a flower bud while the leaves were still very green and growing on the plant -- but that is a rare occurrence.
The thing you have to remember is that even though you go through the drying, low light dormancy routine, you still might not get a flower -- and then too, some of this depends on the variety too. I've found that the more medium sized amaryllis can be depended on to bloom more regularly whereas the giant kind like to "take a break" or several breaks from blooming.
Reply:The exact same thing hapened to me just buy a fertilizer 20-20-20 water it once a week put it in a place where it is 23 degrees celcius and it needs to have lots of sun have patients eventualy there will be another stock growing and thats the flower stock and in a few short weeks you will get flowers coming out youpi!
Reply:Amaryllis are Type-A perfectionists. They will not cooperate unless everything is exactly the way they want it. Sunlight, moisture, soil, fertilizer, plenty of rest, some candlelight and Frank Sinatra.
Pull it out, brush it off, put it in a shoebox in the corner of your garage. Then point your finger at it and say "BAD bulb!"
Wait 3 months and throw it a nice homecoming party with Miracle Grow 'Potting Mix', add some 5-10-5 or 6-12-6 fertilizer, and a lage clay pot facing East. You will have floral fireworks by May. I guarantee.
Reply:Amaryllis need rests periods in between blooming cycles first of all. You can try to cut the flower stalk down in an effort to force the plant to shoot up another bloom. However when you do this, don't cut the leaves off. More light and nutrients too.
Reply:Keep it moist, fertilize, full sun, it will bloom. The leaves grow long, nature of the plant. Length of days - sun light hours, and temperature cause flower production.
Reply:Normally, if an amaryllis is going to bloom, the flowers emerge before the leaves, and certainly before the leaves grow very long as yours have. It sounds like your amaryllis bulb did not store enough food from the last time the plant was actively growing to form a flower. It takes about 7 actively growing leaves to produce enough food before the plant goes dormant so that it can make a flower when it starts growing again. So, you're off to a good start for a flower next season!
Keep the green leaves growing throughout the spring and summer if you can. Then gradually withhold water in the fall. When the leaves turn yellow and wither, cut them back and store the bulb dry for about 8 weeks. Then, bring the bulb back into a sunny warm, place and begin watering again. Bet you'll have beautiful flowers next time. Good luck.
Growing amaryllis, why are the leaves so long and no flower?
It sounds like your amaryllis is just going through a normal cycle of not blooming. Keep it as near a possible to a sunny window and if possible, right on the window's edge. Amaryllis like light and thrive in high light conditions (right by the window) unlike most houseplants. (The leaves will stiffen up in high light conditions and not fall over.)
Watch it so you do not over-fertilize your potted amaryllis because that in itself (especially high nitrogen content) will cut down on possible blooming.
Wait until your plant naturally starts to yellow and die down. Stop watering altogether and place in a dark, cool place. I do not cut off the leaves right away but let them yellow and dry right on the plant. Leave the plant in that dormant condition for months, letting the soil dry out completely. Sometimes a flower bud will start to force itself out of the bulb after a few months. That is the sign for you to bring it back out into the light and to start watering it again. If you get leaf sprouts again, bring it out into the light anyway and let those leaves get as big and long as possible in high light conditions and start the whole process all over again.
I have had an amaryllis get a flower bud while the leaves were still very green and growing on the plant -- but that is a rare occurrence.
The thing you have to remember is that even though you go through the drying, low light dormancy routine, you still might not get a flower -- and then too, some of this depends on the variety too. I've found that the more medium sized amaryllis can be depended on to bloom more regularly whereas the giant kind like to "take a break" or several breaks from blooming.
Reply:The exact same thing hapened to me just buy a fertilizer 20-20-20 water it once a week put it in a place where it is 23 degrees celcius and it needs to have lots of sun have patients eventualy there will be another stock growing and thats the flower stock and in a few short weeks you will get flowers coming out youpi!
Reply:Amaryllis are Type-A perfectionists. They will not cooperate unless everything is exactly the way they want it. Sunlight, moisture, soil, fertilizer, plenty of rest, some candlelight and Frank Sinatra.
Pull it out, brush it off, put it in a shoebox in the corner of your garage. Then point your finger at it and say "BAD bulb!"
Wait 3 months and throw it a nice homecoming party with Miracle Grow 'Potting Mix', add some 5-10-5 or 6-12-6 fertilizer, and a lage clay pot facing East. You will have floral fireworks by May. I guarantee.
Reply:Amaryllis need rests periods in between blooming cycles first of all. You can try to cut the flower stalk down in an effort to force the plant to shoot up another bloom. However when you do this, don't cut the leaves off. More light and nutrients too.
Reply:Keep it moist, fertilize, full sun, it will bloom. The leaves grow long, nature of the plant. Length of days - sun light hours, and temperature cause flower production.
Reply:Normally, if an amaryllis is going to bloom, the flowers emerge before the leaves, and certainly before the leaves grow very long as yours have. It sounds like your amaryllis bulb did not store enough food from the last time the plant was actively growing to form a flower. It takes about 7 actively growing leaves to produce enough food before the plant goes dormant so that it can make a flower when it starts growing again. So, you're off to a good start for a flower next season!
Keep the green leaves growing throughout the spring and summer if you can. Then gradually withhold water in the fall. When the leaves turn yellow and wither, cut them back and store the bulb dry for about 8 weeks. Then, bring the bulb back into a sunny warm, place and begin watering again. Bet you'll have beautiful flowers next time. Good luck.
My Amaryllis plant leaves have died back is it okay for it to be dormant now or should I keep watering it?
Stop watering if the leaves have died back. You could lift it and store but it is easier to leave it dry in the pot .
Just forget about it until next year and the minute you see any signs of life pot it in fresh compost and start watering again.
My Amaryllis plant leaves have died back is it okay for it to be dormant now or should I keep watering it?
Amaryllis grows from a bulb. They go dormant and then you will have two Amaryllis's.
Just forget about it until next year and the minute you see any signs of life pot it in fresh compost and start watering again.
My Amaryllis plant leaves have died back is it okay for it to be dormant now or should I keep watering it?
Amaryllis grows from a bulb. They go dormant and then you will have two Amaryllis's.
Do amaryllis love full sun?
Yes they do. Place your plant in full sun unless it's in flower. The flowers will last longer when they're not in full sun.
Do amaryllis love full sun?
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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Does amaryllis grow more at night than day?
Good question, I've heard both, but nothing convincing. There is a rapid spurt of growth put on by the flower to open before daylight. RScott
Does amaryllis grow more at night than day?
Good question, I've heard both, but nothing convincing. There is a rapid spurt of growth put on by the flower to open before daylight. RScott
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Does amaryllis grow more at night than day?
Good question, I've heard both, but nothing convincing. There is a rapid spurt of growth put on by the flower to open before daylight. RScott
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My amaryllis didn't bloom and the last leaf is 'dying.' What do I do now?
I bought this bulb last November and planted it. It never bloomed but shot out 5-6 great looking leaves. Now the last leaf is turning yellow. What do I need to do to preserve it and when is the soonest I can plant again to start over? Hopefully it blooms this next time :D
My amaryllis didn't bloom and the last leaf is 'dying.' What do I do now?
Stop watering it and let the foliage dry up. Once the foliage has withered up, move it pot and all, to a discrete location. I chose the basement for mine, it was cooler, but I had a window, so it would get some light. Leave it that way until early December. Begin watering it again. Shortly it should produce a flower spike and bloom around the first of the year. Sometimes it takes longer, some of mine didn't want to bloom until Feb. or March. Once the flower spike is 1" or so, move it to a bright window.
After the plant has bloomed, fertilize it! don't over-fertilize it, but really make an effort. It will affect the following years bloom.
Good luck
I hope that this helps
Reply:If you live in a place where the ground doesn't freeze you can just leave it in. Or you can dig it up and keep in cool and dry.
Reply:sometimes it takes the second year to produce
Reply:It needs a rest. just put it on a shelf in a closet (pot and all)and let the leaves die back. Do NOT water for 3 months. and cut back the leaves to the crown when they are completely yellowed. In 3 months time, Take out your potted bulb again and place in sunny window and start watering and feed some Schultz liquid fertilizer. it will bloom. Repeat this cycle after each bloom and let the leaves die back naturally... they need to do the photosynthesis thing to store energy in the bulb for future blooms. Then the bulb needs a rest. (12 weeks)... Good luck.....and be patient!
My amaryllis didn't bloom and the last leaf is 'dying.' What do I do now?
Stop watering it and let the foliage dry up. Once the foliage has withered up, move it pot and all, to a discrete location. I chose the basement for mine, it was cooler, but I had a window, so it would get some light. Leave it that way until early December. Begin watering it again. Shortly it should produce a flower spike and bloom around the first of the year. Sometimes it takes longer, some of mine didn't want to bloom until Feb. or March. Once the flower spike is 1" or so, move it to a bright window.
After the plant has bloomed, fertilize it! don't over-fertilize it, but really make an effort. It will affect the following years bloom.
Good luck
I hope that this helps
Reply:If you live in a place where the ground doesn't freeze you can just leave it in. Or you can dig it up and keep in cool and dry.
Reply:sometimes it takes the second year to produce
Reply:It needs a rest. just put it on a shelf in a closet (pot and all)and let the leaves die back. Do NOT water for 3 months. and cut back the leaves to the crown when they are completely yellowed. In 3 months time, Take out your potted bulb again and place in sunny window and start watering and feed some Schultz liquid fertilizer. it will bloom. Repeat this cycle after each bloom and let the leaves die back naturally... they need to do the photosynthesis thing to store energy in the bulb for future blooms. Then the bulb needs a rest. (12 weeks)... Good luck.....and be patient!
My Amaryllis is finished blooming. Do I pinch off the dead blooms? I plan to keep for next year. Thanks.?
yes remove dead blooms
My Amaryllis is finished blooming. Do I pinch off the dead blooms? I plan to keep for next year. Thanks.?
You can grow it in the container once, after that you have to tranplant it in the garden.
My Amaryllis is finished blooming. Do I pinch off the dead blooms? I plan to keep for next year. Thanks.?
You can grow it in the container once, after that you have to tranplant it in the garden.
Amaryllis have seed pods...when and how do i harvest them ? how hard are they to grow from seed?
It seems easy enough... but the seeds need to be planted soon after the capsule matures and opens. If you delay, the seeds may die.
As the flower fades, the pod at the base of the flower will swell. When it turns yellow and begins to break open, collect the seeds (they look like dry, flattened raisins) and sow them in vermiculite or a seed-starting mixture. When they sprout they will look like grass. In a few weeks bulbs will begin to form. Transplant the seedlings to larger pots and keep them growing in a sunny location. Do not let them go dormant. In four or five years the bulbs will be big enough to bloom.
http://www.georgia.gov/00/article/0,2086...
The seeds appear as flat, black, papery structures about one-half inch across. These structures are coverings that serve as wings to allow the wind to disperse the seeds after they mature. The actual seeds are small lumps in this wing.
When you plant these seeds, do not bury them deeply. Put them on top of moist potting soil and cover lightly with potting soil or finely shredded sphagnum moss. Moisten this covering medium and then place plastic wrap (or some other material) to retain the moisture over the pot in which the seeds are planted. Avoid over-wetting; the soil and covering material should be only slightly damp. Maintain this level of moisture until the seeds begin germinating, and then irrigate to keep the soil evenly moist as the seedlings grow.
http://cahe.nmsu.edu/CES/yard/2005/09030...
Amaryllis have seed pods...when and how do i harvest them ? how hard are they to grow from seed?
You're welcome! The mother bulb should be producing offshoot bulbs, so be sure to divide them and plant those as well. The offshoot bulbs will bloom in three years or less. Report It
Reply:Although not generally recommended, you could still save a few seeds %26amp; it's possible that they might still be viable in a year. Read about success at getting seeds to germinate that had been saved for one year:
http://forums.gardenweb.com/fo... Report It
As the flower fades, the pod at the base of the flower will swell. When it turns yellow and begins to break open, collect the seeds (they look like dry, flattened raisins) and sow them in vermiculite or a seed-starting mixture. When they sprout they will look like grass. In a few weeks bulbs will begin to form. Transplant the seedlings to larger pots and keep them growing in a sunny location. Do not let them go dormant. In four or five years the bulbs will be big enough to bloom.
http://www.georgia.gov/00/article/0,2086...
The seeds appear as flat, black, papery structures about one-half inch across. These structures are coverings that serve as wings to allow the wind to disperse the seeds after they mature. The actual seeds are small lumps in this wing.
When you plant these seeds, do not bury them deeply. Put them on top of moist potting soil and cover lightly with potting soil or finely shredded sphagnum moss. Moisten this covering medium and then place plastic wrap (or some other material) to retain the moisture over the pot in which the seeds are planted. Avoid over-wetting; the soil and covering material should be only slightly damp. Maintain this level of moisture until the seeds begin germinating, and then irrigate to keep the soil evenly moist as the seedlings grow.
http://cahe.nmsu.edu/CES/yard/2005/09030...
Amaryllis have seed pods...when and how do i harvest them ? how hard are they to grow from seed?
You're welcome! The mother bulb should be producing offshoot bulbs, so be sure to divide them and plant those as well. The offshoot bulbs will bloom in three years or less. Report It
Reply:Although not generally recommended, you could still save a few seeds %26amp; it's possible that they might still be viable in a year. Read about success at getting seeds to germinate that had been saved for one year:
http://forums.gardenweb.com/fo... Report It
Amaryllis Flower?
Can some one tell me how to get my Amaryliss to bloom-- My son gave this to me last Christmas and it never bloomed so I planted it in the ground outside. I live in Al where it is very hot -- will this Amaryliss bloom in the ground outside or do I need to bring it back inside and pot it again to make it bloom?
Amaryllis Flower?
This is definitely an outdoor plant. Just be patient. It will bloom and then spread and make babies.
Best wishes to you. It should begin to bloom soon unless you have just transplanted it in which case it might not bloom until next year. I am glad you planted it outside.
Reply:I want to thank you for the infomation about the Amaryliss flower. I need to know what month it is supposed to bloom and if it requires any fertilizer? I can't wait to see what color it will be since I have never seen it bloom. Report It
Reply:I keep my amaryllis in pots. I keep them in my greenhouse after blooming. When the chance of frost is past I put them out in a shaded area - still in the pots. Come about October I give them a good water and then put them in the garage to protect them from freezing. I do not water them. They need a dormant period similar to other bulbs. Then, around the end of December I bring them back indoors, water and put them in a sunny spot and wait for new growth. I have some bulbs that are 5 years old or more. I'm in zone 5/6.
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Amaryllis Flower?
This is definitely an outdoor plant. Just be patient. It will bloom and then spread and make babies.
Best wishes to you. It should begin to bloom soon unless you have just transplanted it in which case it might not bloom until next year. I am glad you planted it outside.
Reply:I want to thank you for the infomation about the Amaryliss flower. I need to know what month it is supposed to bloom and if it requires any fertilizer? I can't wait to see what color it will be since I have never seen it bloom. Report It
Reply:I keep my amaryllis in pots. I keep them in my greenhouse after blooming. When the chance of frost is past I put them out in a shaded area - still in the pots. Come about October I give them a good water and then put them in the garage to protect them from freezing. I do not water them. They need a dormant period similar to other bulbs. Then, around the end of December I bring them back indoors, water and put them in a sunny spot and wait for new growth. I have some bulbs that are 5 years old or more. I'm in zone 5/6.
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Amaryllis bulbs...?
How long do they last ... and how many do you think you should have to make a nice display in a small apartment... one per pot, would it be?
Thank you in avance.
Amaryllis bulbs...?
I"m not sure how long they last, they grow fast though, you can see a change every day once it's sprouted. it is one per pot... and usually when you're decorating you want to go with odd numbers, (it somehow seems more natural, nature isn't usually symmetric, as even numbers suggests) so 3 on a mantle or shelf or table would make a very nice display, especially all of the same color. You could do 3 placed in different areas of the room of different colors, perhaps, if you didn't want all the same color. I do believe the full bloomed flower lasts at least a week.
Try googling amaryllis :)
Reply:They get very top heavy, so be ready for that. Maybe a few pretty rocks on top of the soil around plant? To keep it from tipping, I mean. Get a few and put them in pots, they are SO beautiful! Mine, from last year, in a little pot, is coming back again. I am so excited! You can put the pots together, and create a beautiful display.
Reply:I take my Christmas Amaryllis and plant them together in groups of 3 or 5 in large outside pots, put them away, mine are under a bench, so there is no light or water..in late spring they begin to throw leaves..then I bring them out into the light, fertilize and water and watch them grow..leaves will grow 1st. Flowers last 1-2 weeks. They are forced for Christmas bloom..
Reply:They last in bloom for about two weeks or so; and one per pot can be quite lovely. They often have more than one flower; or you can groups some together if you like.
Reply:if u plant 1 it will have to be taken up in 2 years and seperated because they double in the bulbs
Reply:I think the flowers last a couple of weeks. One per pot if the pots are about 5 inches, if you have a 2.5-3 gallon pot, you could do 3 in a pot. If you live in a mild climate (zone 8-9) then they could be planted in the ground. I got several today for $1 each on sale! Now I need to plant them.
Thank you in avance.
Amaryllis bulbs...?
I"m not sure how long they last, they grow fast though, you can see a change every day once it's sprouted. it is one per pot... and usually when you're decorating you want to go with odd numbers, (it somehow seems more natural, nature isn't usually symmetric, as even numbers suggests) so 3 on a mantle or shelf or table would make a very nice display, especially all of the same color. You could do 3 placed in different areas of the room of different colors, perhaps, if you didn't want all the same color. I do believe the full bloomed flower lasts at least a week.
Try googling amaryllis :)
Reply:They get very top heavy, so be ready for that. Maybe a few pretty rocks on top of the soil around plant? To keep it from tipping, I mean. Get a few and put them in pots, they are SO beautiful! Mine, from last year, in a little pot, is coming back again. I am so excited! You can put the pots together, and create a beautiful display.
Reply:I take my Christmas Amaryllis and plant them together in groups of 3 or 5 in large outside pots, put them away, mine are under a bench, so there is no light or water..in late spring they begin to throw leaves..then I bring them out into the light, fertilize and water and watch them grow..leaves will grow 1st. Flowers last 1-2 weeks. They are forced for Christmas bloom..
Reply:They last in bloom for about two weeks or so; and one per pot can be quite lovely. They often have more than one flower; or you can groups some together if you like.
Reply:if u plant 1 it will have to be taken up in 2 years and seperated because they double in the bulbs
Reply:I think the flowers last a couple of weeks. One per pot if the pots are about 5 inches, if you have a 2.5-3 gallon pot, you could do 3 in a pot. If you live in a mild climate (zone 8-9) then they could be planted in the ground. I got several today for $1 each on sale! Now I need to plant them.
I have 6 amaryllis bulb shoots attached to my huge amaryllis bulb will it be too much for it to handle?
No it isn't because it would not make that many amaryllis shoots if it wasn't able to handle them.
I have 6 amaryllis bulb shoots attached to my huge amaryllis bulb will it be too much for it to handle?
No if you live in an area where you can leave them in the ground the clumps get bigger and bigger, I saw some flowering last week (in Australia - spring here) and the one clump would have had 12 flowers I have never seen so many in one clump, so close they obviously came from the original bulb.
Reply:The little bulbs attached are called cormels. They can stay on or you can remove some and transplant them, but it will probably take another season to do anything spectacular.
Reply:No. Just stake them . Fertilize with a high phosphorus fertilizer (the middle number), such as bulb food, or African violet food.
I have 6 amaryllis bulb shoots attached to my huge amaryllis bulb will it be too much for it to handle?
No if you live in an area where you can leave them in the ground the clumps get bigger and bigger, I saw some flowering last week (in Australia - spring here) and the one clump would have had 12 flowers I have never seen so many in one clump, so close they obviously came from the original bulb.
Reply:The little bulbs attached are called cormels. They can stay on or you can remove some and transplant them, but it will probably take another season to do anything spectacular.
Reply:No. Just stake them . Fertilize with a high phosphorus fertilizer (the middle number), such as bulb food, or African violet food.
How much is a bus or taxifare from Nice international airport to Amaryllis Hotel?
Hi. I will be passing by nice, france on my business trip soon. i will be staying the night in amaryllis hotel located in 5 rue alsace lorraine 06000 nice, does anyone of you know how much a bus or taxi fare would be.....
thanx
How much is a bus or taxifare from Nice international airport to Amaryllis Hotel?
There is a regularly scheduled bus (#99) from the airport to the hotel.
The cost is 4 euros.
Taxi fare from the airport will be in the range of 35 euros.
thanx
How much is a bus or taxifare from Nice international airport to Amaryllis Hotel?
There is a regularly scheduled bus (#99) from the airport to the hotel.
The cost is 4 euros.
Taxi fare from the airport will be in the range of 35 euros.
What should i do next year to make sure my amaryllis seeds will grow well in the soil?
Next year i wanna grow amaryllis seeds and plant them outside and want to know what can i do so the squirrels do not attck these baby bulbs, i live in canada i know i will have to dig them up before winter 2008 comes. And are the grubs gonna feed off these little baby bulbs?
What should i do next year to make sure my amaryllis seeds will grow well in the soil?
Put a cage around it.
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What should i do next year to make sure my amaryllis seeds will grow well in the soil?
Put a cage around it.
Teeth Implants
How come my 1 year old amaryllis bulb shoot doesn't have any leaves yet?
Hi, last year i had an amaryllis apple blossom and still have it, it had a bulb shoots attched so i waited 2 months for it to feed the little then it had leaves, then i put it in a cup of water and it rooted and it did, then when fall arrived the little one's leaves withered so i cut them off and i left it in it's pot and water it once a week, the mother is already stored, the little one doesn't have any new leaves growing and i have been waiting for 3 weeks about. Does it need a dormant period or what? Someone told me that the babies should not have a dormant period unless they bloom. Is it safe to use the product Dust a Bulb? And my bulb offshoot has started forming like a new bulb!
How come my 1 year old amaryllis bulb shoot doesn't have any leaves yet?
Be patient it will grow.
How come my 1 year old amaryllis bulb shoot doesn't have any leaves yet?
Be patient it will grow.
How to care for a red amaryllis bulb...?
I received a gift for Christmas from Seracon Candles. It is an indoor "Winter Bloom" Red Amaryllis bulb, and says you don't need a "green thumb or even a brown thumb" to plant it successfully. Apparently I have no thumbs at all because I can't figure out how to plant it correctly. The planter is glass and has a bottom base that is filled with stones. There is then some.... grass-like stuff on top, and then the bulb itself. What do I actually do with this???
How to care for a red amaryllis bulb...?
Put the stones in the bottom, add the bulb, fill with water up to 1/2inch from the top of the bulb, push the moss like stuff in around the bulb and wait, keep the water at the same depth don't let it dry out.
Reply:We've grown them in the yard for years. We plant the bulbs just barely covered with soil. Your instructions for the kit you have should be somthjing close to that.
How to care for a red amaryllis bulb...?
Put the stones in the bottom, add the bulb, fill with water up to 1/2inch from the top of the bulb, push the moss like stuff in around the bulb and wait, keep the water at the same depth don't let it dry out.
Reply:We've grown them in the yard for years. We plant the bulbs just barely covered with soil. Your instructions for the kit you have should be somthjing close to that.
How does a person grow an amaryllis indoors? I have one, and it's about 5 or 6 yeasr old?
I have an amaryllis that is about 5 or 6 years old, blooms occasionally, and has these long leaves that just droop everywhere. Can I cut these leaves off with the anticipation that other leaves will shoot out?
How does a person grow an amaryllis indoors? I have one, and it's about 5 or 6 yeasr old?
They need to go through a 'dry dormancy' in order to ready themselves to bloom. Stop watering them and let the leaves die back. I usually cut mine off, once they begin to look like an overripe banana. Once they start to look bad, move them to a cooler room, at least away from the rest of the plants.
Once you cut the leaves, you can store them in a closet or any other out-of-the-way place. Cooler and dry is better. Once they've been that way for two months or so, resume watering. Once the buds begin to form, move the plants into a brighter window. The flower bud should emerge, followed by leaves.
Once the flower is through, cut it back. Allow the plant to grow as normal, getting regular waterings and fertilization through the summer months. In the fall, repeat the process.
I hope that this helps
Reply:The bulbs need a dormant period prior to bloom. Water them well and then put in a cool, dark area for a couple of months. Do not water! After that, cut off any dead leaves and begin watering again and move them to a sunny spot. You should see new growth soon.
Reply:Now is the time to ready your amaryllis for the next growing season. Cut the leaves down to about 4 inches. from the bulb. And make sure the bulb is about 3/4 out of the soil it is planted in. You can fertilize lightly, and continue to water. By, Christmas you should have another bloom. Just read about this recently in the St. Petersburg Times.
Reply:You shouldn't cut the leaves as they are collecting sunlight and converting it into energy for the next blooming period. Perhaps you could leave the amaryllis outdoors during the growing season.
How does a person grow an amaryllis indoors? I have one, and it's about 5 or 6 yeasr old?
They need to go through a 'dry dormancy' in order to ready themselves to bloom. Stop watering them and let the leaves die back. I usually cut mine off, once they begin to look like an overripe banana. Once they start to look bad, move them to a cooler room, at least away from the rest of the plants.
Once you cut the leaves, you can store them in a closet or any other out-of-the-way place. Cooler and dry is better. Once they've been that way for two months or so, resume watering. Once the buds begin to form, move the plants into a brighter window. The flower bud should emerge, followed by leaves.
Once the flower is through, cut it back. Allow the plant to grow as normal, getting regular waterings and fertilization through the summer months. In the fall, repeat the process.
I hope that this helps
Reply:The bulbs need a dormant period prior to bloom. Water them well and then put in a cool, dark area for a couple of months. Do not water! After that, cut off any dead leaves and begin watering again and move them to a sunny spot. You should see new growth soon.
Reply:Now is the time to ready your amaryllis for the next growing season. Cut the leaves down to about 4 inches. from the bulb. And make sure the bulb is about 3/4 out of the soil it is planted in. You can fertilize lightly, and continue to water. By, Christmas you should have another bloom. Just read about this recently in the St. Petersburg Times.
Reply:You shouldn't cut the leaves as they are collecting sunlight and converting it into energy for the next blooming period. Perhaps you could leave the amaryllis outdoors during the growing season.
What should I do to get amaryllis plants grown from seed to survive the winter?
I planted amaryllis seed and got some plants to come up. They have made tiny bulbs about the size of the tip of my little finger.
What should I do to get amaryllis plants grown from seed to survive the winter?
Especially since they are small like that, I would plant them all in one pot and bring them inside and grow them near a sunny window. I would not go through the trouble of putting these little amaryllis through the traditional period of dryness and darkness. If they die down during the winter, naturally, then so be it. In the spring, bring the amaryllis outside again. These young amaryllis grow very fast, especially outside. Many people do not realize that amaryllis is an excellent outdoor plant for the spring and summer months. It grows like a weed! I hope you get some different kinds of traits in your amayllis plants.
Reply:i keep my amaryllis in a non draining container soil moist and in a well lit window constantly has 4 - 5 leaves and has flowered 8 - 10 yrs that i have had it. one yr it shot off two flower stems at the same time. hope this helps
Reply:If you are in a zone that will be subject to a hard freeze, you have to remove them from that risk. if they are in the ground, lift them and pot them. I have not found a source of info. that is specific to seedling amaryllis, but I will give you what I have on the mature. Continue to water until late summer when foliage yellows; then put pot in dark place for 6 to 8 weeks. Repot bulb, water well, and set on a sunny windowsill. Iwould assum that even the seedlings need that rest period. Good luck.
Reply:Hope this helps Good Luck !
AMARYLLIS: YEAR-ROUND CARE
--------------------------------------...
A popular indoor plant in the winter and spring is the amaryllis, with large lily-shaped flowers on tall stems. They are becoming a popular holiday gift. As a bulb, it shares some care and growth methods used with other bulbs. However, because of its background as a tropical plant, and bloom cycle, there are differences. The bulb is NOT winter hardy in upstate NY, so would not survive planted outdoors, as would tulips, daffodils, etc. The amaryllis is for indoor blooms on a yearly cycle. With proper care, the bulb will flower again each year.
ESTABLISHING THE NEW BULB
The bulb does not require pre-cooling to be forced, as do daffodils and tulips. Newly purchased bulbs should be kept in a cool, dry location with air circulation until they can be planted. The bulb must NOT be frozen! If the bulb is not already potted when purchased, one should choose a pot about half-again as wide as the bulb. This is done because the bulb prefers to be pot bound, with no more than 2 inches from the side of the bulb to the wall of the pot. A normal bulb fits in a 6 to 8 inch diameter pot. The pot MUST have drainage hole(s) in its base.
Pot the bulb with good, sterile planting medium so that the top third of the bulb (including its 'neck') is above the soil. This ensures that no water placed on the surface of the soil will go down into the bulb's neck. It is not necessary to cover the top of the bulb completely with soil - all the 'action' takes place at the base and roots. It is NOT necessary to put fertilizer or other supplements such as bone meal with the bulb, but if desired, a general purpose bulb fertilizer may be placed under the bulb ( 1/2 teaspoon fertilizer mixed with the dirt under the bulb - no fertilizer touching the bulb).
Leave some room between the bulb and the inside of the pot so that a support stick can be placed down through the dirt to support the stem at a later time. If you look at the bulb's 'neck' you will see it is more oval or flat than round. The longest 'sides' of the neck will be where the leaves emerge. The edges of the leaves will be at the 'pointed' ends of the oval neck.
BEGINNING THE GROWING SEASON
Begin the forcing process 6-8 weeks before bloom is desired. Water the potted bulb ONCE thoroughly, from top and bottom of the pot. Do not water regularly until new green growth appears at the top of the neck. If the soil dries out before that time, water no more than once per week, preferably from the bottom of the pot (see below). The bulb is developing roots to bring moisture into it. Excessive watering at this stage will rot the bulb.
Overwatering at the beginning of amaryllis growth is the main reason for failure.
Keep the plant at room temperature. Do not cool the pot - remember, due to its tropical origins, this bulb does NOT need cooling to be forced.
When growth appears, it may be thin flat green leaves, a flower stem that is rounded and topped with a 'knob' bud, or a combination of the two. After this point, water whenever the soil below the top inch is dry - no more than once every 3 days. It is best to water by placing the pot in a pan of water of a level halfway up on the pot's height, to allow the soil to draw up water through the base of the pot. Don't plant in a sealed pot, don't let the pot sit in water for long periods.
As the stem and leaves grow, it may be wise to provide a support with a stick or wire to hold up the flower stem. When the blooms open, the stem will become top heavy, and could bend over and break. Be careful when putting a support into the pot's dirt - do not push the support through the bulb below the soil. The leaves may grow on either side of a main stem; or leaves may grow one side of the bulb's neck, with the stem on the other side of the neck.
At the top of each main stem is a bud case which contains the flowers. This will enlarge, and open, revealing the flowers. At first, the flowers are green, and will develop their color over a period of days before the petals unfold. At the time that flowers are opening, ensure the plant is moist, without drowning it!
IN BLOOM
Typically, each flower stem produces four blooms, which open within 2-3 days of each other. Hearty bulbs of large diameter may produce more than one stem at a time.
Once blossoms open, keeping the plant in a cool, shaded room (65 F) will prolong the life of the bloom. A blooming amaryllis does NOT need to sit in a bright room or sunlight. Heat %26amp; light causes the bloom to wither. Blooms may last several days to a week. Be careful to not let the pollen get on fabrics - it can stain some cloth.
Note in the photo that the support for the stem is a wire loop held on a wooden dowel. Don't tie a string or wire around the stem; a wire loop around but not touching the stem will provide it support if it leans under the weight of the open flowers.
When each bloom withers, cut the flower off just in back of the bloom, removing the green 'lump' in back of the blossom, and the thin stem connecting the bloom to the main flower stem. This is done so that the plant does not waste energy forming seeds behind each bloom. It is not worth trying to propogate amaryllis from seed, as it would be a multi-year project until you produced a bulb capable of flowering.
When all blooms on the top of the main stem are spent and removed, cut the main stem off 2 inches above the bulb. You will note that the main stem is hollow - as are the stems of daffodils, which are in the same family. The stem was rigid because of the water in its tissues.
Put the plant back into normal light, water as necessary. If the plant did not have many leaves at the time of bloom, it may produce many leaves now.Keep the leaves UNCHANGED. Leaf growth and sunlight will send nutrients down to the bulb. Treat the amaryllis as a treasured household plant during the Spring.
SUMMER PERIOD
In June, the amaryllis can be put outdoors for the summer. You may plant the pot and all - this protects the bulb from chewing or tunneling insects. Also, amaryllis prefer being pot-bound, and do not like being transplanted from pot to garden for the summer.
Water %26amp; fertilize the area as with any plant. Amaryllis can stand a sunny location; if in a shady spot, they cannot get energy to 'recharge' themselves! Leaf growth may continue; nutrients are going from the leaves to feed the bulb. The pot may also stand on a porch, patio or on the ground. Ensure the pot will drain water and not let it collect to rot the bulb.
ENTERING DORMANT PERIOD
As summer ends, you may notice the leaves yellowing or withering. Bring the plant indoors before the first frost. In upstate NY, the plant should be removed from outdoors the first week of October. Cut off the dead leaves at the top of the bulb's neck. Let any live leaves remain. Keep the bulb in its pot. If it had been removed from the pot to be placed outdoors, re-pot it immediately after removing from ground - do not allow roots to dry out. At this point the bulb has an extensive root system unlike a newly-purchased bulb.
For the bulb to flower again, we must simulate its life cycle, and force it to go dormant. Put the potted amaryllis in a cool (55 degrees F), dimly-lit place such as a cellar for 6-8 weeks. You should not water the bulb. As the leaves yellow and wither, cut them off at the top of the bulb's neck.
FORCING AFTER DORMANCY
End the dormant period when you are ready to start the blooming period once more. Start the forcing process 6-8 weeks before you want blooming. Cut any dead tissue off the bulb's neck. Remove the top 1/2 inch of soil from the pot, replace with new soil. Do not remove the bulb from the pot. Water the potted bulb ONCE thoroughly, and place the pot in normal indoor temperature.
Follow the preceding schedule ("BEGINNING THE GROWING SEASON") as if this were a newly-purchased bulb. The bulb should break dormancy and start new growth with the energy it stored during its summer period in leaf.
POOR RESULTS ??
If a plant produces leaves, but no flower stem, in a given year, continue to tend the plant so the leaves will feed the bulb for next year's flower. Some bulbs may not have the strength to produce the flowers each year.
If a bulb shows no green growth from forcing, use your fingers to squeeze the potted bulb below the dirt surface. If the bulb is not firm, it may have rotted and needs to be discarded. Rotting also can indicate that a bulb received too much watering during its cycle.
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What should I do to get amaryllis plants grown from seed to survive the winter?
Especially since they are small like that, I would plant them all in one pot and bring them inside and grow them near a sunny window. I would not go through the trouble of putting these little amaryllis through the traditional period of dryness and darkness. If they die down during the winter, naturally, then so be it. In the spring, bring the amaryllis outside again. These young amaryllis grow very fast, especially outside. Many people do not realize that amaryllis is an excellent outdoor plant for the spring and summer months. It grows like a weed! I hope you get some different kinds of traits in your amayllis plants.
Reply:i keep my amaryllis in a non draining container soil moist and in a well lit window constantly has 4 - 5 leaves and has flowered 8 - 10 yrs that i have had it. one yr it shot off two flower stems at the same time. hope this helps
Reply:If you are in a zone that will be subject to a hard freeze, you have to remove them from that risk. if they are in the ground, lift them and pot them. I have not found a source of info. that is specific to seedling amaryllis, but I will give you what I have on the mature. Continue to water until late summer when foliage yellows; then put pot in dark place for 6 to 8 weeks. Repot bulb, water well, and set on a sunny windowsill. Iwould assum that even the seedlings need that rest period. Good luck.
Reply:Hope this helps Good Luck !
AMARYLLIS: YEAR-ROUND CARE
--------------------------------------...
A popular indoor plant in the winter and spring is the amaryllis, with large lily-shaped flowers on tall stems. They are becoming a popular holiday gift. As a bulb, it shares some care and growth methods used with other bulbs. However, because of its background as a tropical plant, and bloom cycle, there are differences. The bulb is NOT winter hardy in upstate NY, so would not survive planted outdoors, as would tulips, daffodils, etc. The amaryllis is for indoor blooms on a yearly cycle. With proper care, the bulb will flower again each year.
ESTABLISHING THE NEW BULB
The bulb does not require pre-cooling to be forced, as do daffodils and tulips. Newly purchased bulbs should be kept in a cool, dry location with air circulation until they can be planted. The bulb must NOT be frozen! If the bulb is not already potted when purchased, one should choose a pot about half-again as wide as the bulb. This is done because the bulb prefers to be pot bound, with no more than 2 inches from the side of the bulb to the wall of the pot. A normal bulb fits in a 6 to 8 inch diameter pot. The pot MUST have drainage hole(s) in its base.
Pot the bulb with good, sterile planting medium so that the top third of the bulb (including its 'neck') is above the soil. This ensures that no water placed on the surface of the soil will go down into the bulb's neck. It is not necessary to cover the top of the bulb completely with soil - all the 'action' takes place at the base and roots. It is NOT necessary to put fertilizer or other supplements such as bone meal with the bulb, but if desired, a general purpose bulb fertilizer may be placed under the bulb ( 1/2 teaspoon fertilizer mixed with the dirt under the bulb - no fertilizer touching the bulb).
Leave some room between the bulb and the inside of the pot so that a support stick can be placed down through the dirt to support the stem at a later time. If you look at the bulb's 'neck' you will see it is more oval or flat than round. The longest 'sides' of the neck will be where the leaves emerge. The edges of the leaves will be at the 'pointed' ends of the oval neck.
BEGINNING THE GROWING SEASON
Begin the forcing process 6-8 weeks before bloom is desired. Water the potted bulb ONCE thoroughly, from top and bottom of the pot. Do not water regularly until new green growth appears at the top of the neck. If the soil dries out before that time, water no more than once per week, preferably from the bottom of the pot (see below). The bulb is developing roots to bring moisture into it. Excessive watering at this stage will rot the bulb.
Overwatering at the beginning of amaryllis growth is the main reason for failure.
Keep the plant at room temperature. Do not cool the pot - remember, due to its tropical origins, this bulb does NOT need cooling to be forced.
When growth appears, it may be thin flat green leaves, a flower stem that is rounded and topped with a 'knob' bud, or a combination of the two. After this point, water whenever the soil below the top inch is dry - no more than once every 3 days. It is best to water by placing the pot in a pan of water of a level halfway up on the pot's height, to allow the soil to draw up water through the base of the pot. Don't plant in a sealed pot, don't let the pot sit in water for long periods.
As the stem and leaves grow, it may be wise to provide a support with a stick or wire to hold up the flower stem. When the blooms open, the stem will become top heavy, and could bend over and break. Be careful when putting a support into the pot's dirt - do not push the support through the bulb below the soil. The leaves may grow on either side of a main stem; or leaves may grow one side of the bulb's neck, with the stem on the other side of the neck.
At the top of each main stem is a bud case which contains the flowers. This will enlarge, and open, revealing the flowers. At first, the flowers are green, and will develop their color over a period of days before the petals unfold. At the time that flowers are opening, ensure the plant is moist, without drowning it!
IN BLOOM
Typically, each flower stem produces four blooms, which open within 2-3 days of each other. Hearty bulbs of large diameter may produce more than one stem at a time.
Once blossoms open, keeping the plant in a cool, shaded room (65 F) will prolong the life of the bloom. A blooming amaryllis does NOT need to sit in a bright room or sunlight. Heat %26amp; light causes the bloom to wither. Blooms may last several days to a week. Be careful to not let the pollen get on fabrics - it can stain some cloth.
Note in the photo that the support for the stem is a wire loop held on a wooden dowel. Don't tie a string or wire around the stem; a wire loop around but not touching the stem will provide it support if it leans under the weight of the open flowers.
When each bloom withers, cut the flower off just in back of the bloom, removing the green 'lump' in back of the blossom, and the thin stem connecting the bloom to the main flower stem. This is done so that the plant does not waste energy forming seeds behind each bloom. It is not worth trying to propogate amaryllis from seed, as it would be a multi-year project until you produced a bulb capable of flowering.
When all blooms on the top of the main stem are spent and removed, cut the main stem off 2 inches above the bulb. You will note that the main stem is hollow - as are the stems of daffodils, which are in the same family. The stem was rigid because of the water in its tissues.
Put the plant back into normal light, water as necessary. If the plant did not have many leaves at the time of bloom, it may produce many leaves now.Keep the leaves UNCHANGED. Leaf growth and sunlight will send nutrients down to the bulb. Treat the amaryllis as a treasured household plant during the Spring.
SUMMER PERIOD
In June, the amaryllis can be put outdoors for the summer. You may plant the pot and all - this protects the bulb from chewing or tunneling insects. Also, amaryllis prefer being pot-bound, and do not like being transplanted from pot to garden for the summer.
Water %26amp; fertilize the area as with any plant. Amaryllis can stand a sunny location; if in a shady spot, they cannot get energy to 'recharge' themselves! Leaf growth may continue; nutrients are going from the leaves to feed the bulb. The pot may also stand on a porch, patio or on the ground. Ensure the pot will drain water and not let it collect to rot the bulb.
ENTERING DORMANT PERIOD
As summer ends, you may notice the leaves yellowing or withering. Bring the plant indoors before the first frost. In upstate NY, the plant should be removed from outdoors the first week of October. Cut off the dead leaves at the top of the bulb's neck. Let any live leaves remain. Keep the bulb in its pot. If it had been removed from the pot to be placed outdoors, re-pot it immediately after removing from ground - do not allow roots to dry out. At this point the bulb has an extensive root system unlike a newly-purchased bulb.
For the bulb to flower again, we must simulate its life cycle, and force it to go dormant. Put the potted amaryllis in a cool (55 degrees F), dimly-lit place such as a cellar for 6-8 weeks. You should not water the bulb. As the leaves yellow and wither, cut them off at the top of the bulb's neck.
FORCING AFTER DORMANCY
End the dormant period when you are ready to start the blooming period once more. Start the forcing process 6-8 weeks before you want blooming. Cut any dead tissue off the bulb's neck. Remove the top 1/2 inch of soil from the pot, replace with new soil. Do not remove the bulb from the pot. Water the potted bulb ONCE thoroughly, and place the pot in normal indoor temperature.
Follow the preceding schedule ("BEGINNING THE GROWING SEASON") as if this were a newly-purchased bulb. The bulb should break dormancy and start new growth with the energy it stored during its summer period in leaf.
POOR RESULTS ??
If a plant produces leaves, but no flower stem, in a given year, continue to tend the plant so the leaves will feed the bulb for next year's flower. Some bulbs may not have the strength to produce the flowers each year.
If a bulb shows no green growth from forcing, use your fingers to squeeze the potted bulb below the dirt surface. If the bulb is not firm, it may have rotted and needs to be discarded. Rotting also can indicate that a bulb received too much watering during its cycle.
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What to do with my amaryllis seeds?
I produced amaryllis seeds and want to know how should i plant them, water them, which soil, the light etc...
What to do with my amaryllis seeds?
First check your seeds for viability:
If you place an Amaryllis seed between your thumb and index finger you'll be able to tell which are the viable Amaryllis seeds because there will be a pronounced "bump" in the middle of the otherwise flat seed. Any seeds that you can't feel the embryo in failed and are just chaff and can be tossed out because nothing will sprout from them.
The seeds that have the embryo should be planted soon after you've collected them.
http://www.amaryllisbulbs.org/2007/12/vi...
You can use a general purpose houseplant potting soil and amend it with perlite so that your soil is light and airy.
Here's a picture of a small Amaryllis bulb grown from seed which is only a few months old. It'll eventually turn huge:
http://www.amaryllisbulbs.org/
It takes Amaryllis bulbs anywhere from two to three years to reach the stage where they will be able to flower.
I think you'll enjoy reading other accounts of planting Amaryllis seeds from this forum:
"I use 4 inch plastic pots. I fill them with wet Pro-Mix BX (potting mix) to about 1/2 from the top. I then fill the remaining space with builders sand. I then take a lable end and make slits in the sand into which I place the seeds, leaving just a piece sticking up. I then wrap the pot in a one gallon clear plastic bag and put them under lights (cool whites).
I have started thousands this way. When the leaves hit the top of the bag I open it for a day, then remove it. When the new bulbs reach about pea size I repot the plants into individual 4 inch plastic pots, potting up to 6 or 8 inch pots when required.
I only water with 1/4 strength liquid fertilizer.
The builder's sand is only the top half inch of so, all the roots are below it in Pro Mix BX. I have done hundreds that way. I start them under lights and move them to my greenhouse when I repot them. It has worked very well for me. I use a lable end to make the slit for the seed, slip them in, press the sand down, which is wet from the soil below.
The purpose of the sand it to prevent damping off. I also have used powered cinnamon sprinkled on top to stop mold from growing on the wet sand. Once the seeds are sprouted it is generally no problem."
Another method: "drop the seeds in a glass of water and keep it in indirect sun (or vey dappled sunlight). this is called the california method and the seeds (if they haven't been fried :-) ) should sprout right there in the glass. wait til you have a quarter inch of root and then plant them in soil." With this method some seeds take weeks to over a month to sprout.
http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load...
Good Luck! Hope this helps.
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Reply:you should plant them with the same care as lillies or other flowers in the family. look them up in an encyclopedia and find out what family they are in and compare them to others like them
Reply:I've never tried 'em from seed, but here's someplace else where you can ask :http://www.gardenbuddies.com/cgi-bin/for...
What to do with my amaryllis seeds?
First check your seeds for viability:
If you place an Amaryllis seed between your thumb and index finger you'll be able to tell which are the viable Amaryllis seeds because there will be a pronounced "bump" in the middle of the otherwise flat seed. Any seeds that you can't feel the embryo in failed and are just chaff and can be tossed out because nothing will sprout from them.
The seeds that have the embryo should be planted soon after you've collected them.
http://www.amaryllisbulbs.org/2007/12/vi...
You can use a general purpose houseplant potting soil and amend it with perlite so that your soil is light and airy.
Here's a picture of a small Amaryllis bulb grown from seed which is only a few months old. It'll eventually turn huge:
http://www.amaryllisbulbs.org/
It takes Amaryllis bulbs anywhere from two to three years to reach the stage where they will be able to flower.
I think you'll enjoy reading other accounts of planting Amaryllis seeds from this forum:
"I use 4 inch plastic pots. I fill them with wet Pro-Mix BX (potting mix) to about 1/2 from the top. I then fill the remaining space with builders sand. I then take a lable end and make slits in the sand into which I place the seeds, leaving just a piece sticking up. I then wrap the pot in a one gallon clear plastic bag and put them under lights (cool whites).
I have started thousands this way. When the leaves hit the top of the bag I open it for a day, then remove it. When the new bulbs reach about pea size I repot the plants into individual 4 inch plastic pots, potting up to 6 or 8 inch pots when required.
I only water with 1/4 strength liquid fertilizer.
The builder's sand is only the top half inch of so, all the roots are below it in Pro Mix BX. I have done hundreds that way. I start them under lights and move them to my greenhouse when I repot them. It has worked very well for me. I use a lable end to make the slit for the seed, slip them in, press the sand down, which is wet from the soil below.
The purpose of the sand it to prevent damping off. I also have used powered cinnamon sprinkled on top to stop mold from growing on the wet sand. Once the seeds are sprouted it is generally no problem."
Another method: "drop the seeds in a glass of water and keep it in indirect sun (or vey dappled sunlight). this is called the california method and the seeds (if they haven't been fried :-) ) should sprout right there in the glass. wait til you have a quarter inch of root and then plant them in soil." With this method some seeds take weeks to over a month to sprout.
http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load...
Good Luck! Hope this helps.
Reply:You're welcome! Glad to help :) Thanks for voting! Report It
Reply:you should plant them with the same care as lillies or other flowers in the family. look them up in an encyclopedia and find out what family they are in and compare them to others like them
Reply:I've never tried 'em from seed, but here's someplace else where you can ask :http://www.gardenbuddies.com/cgi-bin/for...
Hoe many flower stocks can come out of a 41cm amaryllis bulb?
Hi, i bought a huge amaryllis bulb it is called amaryllis Rilona and i want to know how many flower stocks can emerge from this huge 41cm amaryllis bulb
Hoe many flower stocks can come out of a 41cm amaryllis bulb?
You can get as many as 3 depending on the size of your bulb.
Check out this site for more info. on Growing Amaryllis.
http://www.usna.usda.gov/Gardens/faqs/Am...
Reply:Usually 1 stalk with 2 - 4 flowers. I do occassionaly get 2 stalks, but very rarely.
Reply:Amaryllis bulbs are very large. The size of the bulb does not have any effect on the number of flowers produced.
You will probably get 4 - 6 flowers.
Green thumbs up to you.
Hoe many flower stocks can come out of a 41cm amaryllis bulb?
You can get as many as 3 depending on the size of your bulb.
Check out this site for more info. on Growing Amaryllis.
http://www.usna.usda.gov/Gardens/faqs/Am...
Reply:Usually 1 stalk with 2 - 4 flowers. I do occassionaly get 2 stalks, but very rarely.
Reply:Amaryllis bulbs are very large. The size of the bulb does not have any effect on the number of flowers produced.
You will probably get 4 - 6 flowers.
Green thumbs up to you.
Red spots on my amaryllis bulb?
My amaryllis bulb that i recently purchased has red spots on it is this normal? Do you think my bulb will be okay as long as it sheds off its scale with the red spots on it?
Red spots on my amaryllis bulb?
Here's some info from the U. of Florida that might help:
"When purchasing or dividing amaryllis, avoid bulbs with dark reddish-brown spots... Keep in mind that any injury to amaryllis tissue usually produces a red pigment, so red streaks, specks or irregular patterns are not always indicative of 'red blotch' (a fungus disease), which usually shows definite margins and outlines."
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP060
Since "any injury to amaryllis tissue usually produces a red pigment"... I'd want to trade that bulb in for another...Just to be on the safe side. The bulb's tissue might not have been injured much %26amp; might grow without any trouble... but if you can enchange it without much trouble or expense, why take chances?
If your Amaryllis spots are dark reddish-brown %26amp; have definite outlines, then your bulb most likely has the 'red blotch' fungus %26amp; I'd enchange it for sure. Look under diseases here:
http://users.bestweb.net/~habitat/Amaryl...
Thought you'd be interested in this forum's discussion about giving your bulbs a head start %26amp; 'Red Blotch' %26amp; simple injury. "Sometimes, when the bulb gets dropped a whole side gets red, but then you know it is from getting dropped."
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/...
Good Luck! Hope this is helpful.
Reply:You're welcome! Your question was intriging %26amp; I was surprised that it wasn't addressed on some Q %26amp; A sites before. Glad to help :) Report It
Reply:I think that it will be okay .I had some like that before and I think its rather like a beautiful striped tulip,partly a function of the color of the blossom.What color is the flower supposed to be?Mine did not spread or seem to affect the bulb in any way.Here is a tip, after flowering,I give mine a boost of fertilizer for green plants .That's great for the bulb,roots and the leaves.You can continue this until the plant starts into dormancy.While it rests it makes big flower stems and more blooms.I try to buy them in garden stores,where I can see the bulbs .Good Luck and Happy Planting.
Red spots on my amaryllis bulb?
Here's some info from the U. of Florida that might help:
"When purchasing or dividing amaryllis, avoid bulbs with dark reddish-brown spots... Keep in mind that any injury to amaryllis tissue usually produces a red pigment, so red streaks, specks or irregular patterns are not always indicative of 'red blotch' (a fungus disease), which usually shows definite margins and outlines."
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP060
Since "any injury to amaryllis tissue usually produces a red pigment"... I'd want to trade that bulb in for another...Just to be on the safe side. The bulb's tissue might not have been injured much %26amp; might grow without any trouble... but if you can enchange it without much trouble or expense, why take chances?
If your Amaryllis spots are dark reddish-brown %26amp; have definite outlines, then your bulb most likely has the 'red blotch' fungus %26amp; I'd enchange it for sure. Look under diseases here:
http://users.bestweb.net/~habitat/Amaryl...
Thought you'd be interested in this forum's discussion about giving your bulbs a head start %26amp; 'Red Blotch' %26amp; simple injury. "Sometimes, when the bulb gets dropped a whole side gets red, but then you know it is from getting dropped."
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/...
Good Luck! Hope this is helpful.
Reply:You're welcome! Your question was intriging %26amp; I was surprised that it wasn't addressed on some Q %26amp; A sites before. Glad to help :) Report It
Reply:I think that it will be okay .I had some like that before and I think its rather like a beautiful striped tulip,partly a function of the color of the blossom.What color is the flower supposed to be?Mine did not spread or seem to affect the bulb in any way.Here is a tip, after flowering,I give mine a boost of fertilizer for green plants .That's great for the bulb,roots and the leaves.You can continue this until the plant starts into dormancy.While it rests it makes big flower stems and more blooms.I try to buy them in garden stores,where I can see the bulbs .Good Luck and Happy Planting.
How long to let amaryllis rest?
I have had my amaryllis outside all summer. Now I am bringing it in to let it rest. I need to know how long to leave it in the dark to allow it to rest. Then I want to bring it out and plant it again inside so it will bloom
How long to let amaryllis rest?
Cool Resting Period
The key to repeat flowering in the care of Amaryllis bulbs is to keep them cool, 55 deg.F (13 deg.C) maximum, for at least 8 to 12 weeks. This can be accomplished either by putting your bulb in a cool, dry storage area or, preferably, by keeping your plant in a cool growing location for this length of time. It is not necessary for your plant to go dormant, but just for it to be cool. You should not water your bulb at this time. Cut off any dead leaves.
If you want to store your bulb dry, you can remove it from the soil, clean the bulb and place it in a cool (40-50 deg.F : 5-10deg.C), dark place such as the crisper of your refrigerator for a minimum of 8 weeks. Caution: Do not store Amaryllis bulbs in a refrigerator containing apples, for they emit a gas which will kill the bulbs. Also the bulbs must NOT be frozen.
After a minimum period of 8 weeks you may remove your bulbs. Start them as you would any new Amaryllis and pot up the bulbs.
The above info was taken from the link below, which has all the info you will need to know. Scroll down to the pertinent info.
http://www.aa-florist.com/Amaryllis.html
**Billy Ray**
Reply:amaryllis rests during summer i have just potted mine up and they are doing well you might be lucky (you do not have to put them in the dark .after flowering, feed them and put in a spare room or window ledge out of the sun untill autumb
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http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC1...
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How long to let amaryllis rest?
Cool Resting Period
The key to repeat flowering in the care of Amaryllis bulbs is to keep them cool, 55 deg.F (13 deg.C) maximum, for at least 8 to 12 weeks. This can be accomplished either by putting your bulb in a cool, dry storage area or, preferably, by keeping your plant in a cool growing location for this length of time. It is not necessary for your plant to go dormant, but just for it to be cool. You should not water your bulb at this time. Cut off any dead leaves.
If you want to store your bulb dry, you can remove it from the soil, clean the bulb and place it in a cool (40-50 deg.F : 5-10deg.C), dark place such as the crisper of your refrigerator for a minimum of 8 weeks. Caution: Do not store Amaryllis bulbs in a refrigerator containing apples, for they emit a gas which will kill the bulbs. Also the bulbs must NOT be frozen.
After a minimum period of 8 weeks you may remove your bulbs. Start them as you would any new Amaryllis and pot up the bulbs.
The above info was taken from the link below, which has all the info you will need to know. Scroll down to the pertinent info.
http://www.aa-florist.com/Amaryllis.html
**Billy Ray**
Reply:amaryllis rests during summer i have just potted mine up and they are doing well you might be lucky (you do not have to put them in the dark .after flowering, feed them and put in a spare room or window ledge out of the sun untill autumb
Reply:Too much to put on here. Please go to this link:
http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC1...
computer security
Why hasn't my amaryllis flower budded yet?
I planted an amaryllis bulb in the beginning of June and the green leafy part has grown huge, but it still hasn't budded the flower part yet. I have watered it appropriately and even given it the appropriate bulb food. The green leaves are getting so huge that they are actually falling over, but there is no sign of a flower anywhere...What is wrong??
Why hasn't my amaryllis flower budded yet?
Amaryllis is normally a flower that is a winter bloomer. First off make sure that it is planted correctly. The bulb should sit in the pot so that a third of the bulb is above the soil. The leaves that are growing now are feeding the bulb for a winter bloom. I normally let mine grow in the container outside in partial shade throughout the spring and summer and then bring it in during fall to prepare it for winter blooms. When the leaves begin to yellow around in August, reduce watering. The rest period will begin. From fall to Jan/Feb. put the pot somewhere cooler (around 61-63 degrees) Let it go entirely dry. At the end of January a new flower stalk will appear. Place it in a warmer location, increase watering, give it plenty of light, when it blooms temperature should not exceed 64 degrees. The blooms last longer if they are not in direct light. The more the plant grows the more water it needs. Feed it lightly every month until it shows signs of wanting to go dormant. From September to December keep it dry.
Repot it every 3 or 4 years after its rest period. Use rich potting soil with an equal amount of sand to insure proper drainage. The old flower stalks and leaves dry out by themselves. When repotting remove any dry foliage and stalks.
Dividing side bulbs is the easiest way of propagating. Just replant each bulb in its own pot. It takes 2-3 years for them to bloom though. If you follow these steps then you should have winter blooms on your plant.
I hope this helps. Any more questions feel free to email me. I will be glad to help.
Reply:An amarillis is a flower that takes 12 hours of light and 12 hours of dark to form the flower. I don't know for how many days......maybe a month?
Why hasn't my amaryllis flower budded yet?
Amaryllis is normally a flower that is a winter bloomer. First off make sure that it is planted correctly. The bulb should sit in the pot so that a third of the bulb is above the soil. The leaves that are growing now are feeding the bulb for a winter bloom. I normally let mine grow in the container outside in partial shade throughout the spring and summer and then bring it in during fall to prepare it for winter blooms. When the leaves begin to yellow around in August, reduce watering. The rest period will begin. From fall to Jan/Feb. put the pot somewhere cooler (around 61-63 degrees) Let it go entirely dry. At the end of January a new flower stalk will appear. Place it in a warmer location, increase watering, give it plenty of light, when it blooms temperature should not exceed 64 degrees. The blooms last longer if they are not in direct light. The more the plant grows the more water it needs. Feed it lightly every month until it shows signs of wanting to go dormant. From September to December keep it dry.
Repot it every 3 or 4 years after its rest period. Use rich potting soil with an equal amount of sand to insure proper drainage. The old flower stalks and leaves dry out by themselves. When repotting remove any dry foliage and stalks.
Dividing side bulbs is the easiest way of propagating. Just replant each bulb in its own pot. It takes 2-3 years for them to bloom though. If you follow these steps then you should have winter blooms on your plant.
I hope this helps. Any more questions feel free to email me. I will be glad to help.
Reply:An amarillis is a flower that takes 12 hours of light and 12 hours of dark to form the flower. I don't know for how many days......maybe a month?
Has anyone ever been to Barbados? and stayed at the Amaryllis Beach Resort? any comments?
i am going to Barbados in October and staying at the Amaryllis Beach Resort. The travel agent said good things about it, but i keep reading bad reviews on-line and it's making me NERVOUS!! Please let me know if you have any advise for traveling to Barbados... Thanks much!
Has anyone ever been to Barbados? and stayed at the Amaryllis Beach Resort? any comments?
I have been to Barbados, but have not stayed at the Amaryllis Beach Resort.
If you haven't checked TripAdvisor, best to do so.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-...
Don't be nervous, opinions are entitled to themselves. It's about yours to make. :)
http://www.amaryllisbeachresort.com/
Here are my 2 cents, good news about your location is, you can easily get to Bridgetown, its capital or even stay on the bus that goes to Speightstown. The trip is $1.50 BDS each way. :)
If you need more information, feel free to contact me, and see how I can be of help to you.
If you want to swim that is not rocky, then go to Enterprise/Miami or Maxwell beaches. Even Accra known as Rockley Beach but at this point, don't go too far.
Reply:hi, i've not stayed there but have been there and it seems very nice. It must be good because sometime the Virgin cabin crew stay there if they have an over night stop. Its good location and lovely beach but to be honest i've never seen a horriable beach in Barbados. Im sure you will have a great time
Reply:I've been to Barbados, but we stayed by people house
Reply:I stayed there, it was nice. I would recommend it but expensive
Has anyone ever been to Barbados? and stayed at the Amaryllis Beach Resort? any comments?
I have been to Barbados, but have not stayed at the Amaryllis Beach Resort.
If you haven't checked TripAdvisor, best to do so.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-...
Don't be nervous, opinions are entitled to themselves. It's about yours to make. :)
http://www.amaryllisbeachresort.com/
Here are my 2 cents, good news about your location is, you can easily get to Bridgetown, its capital or even stay on the bus that goes to Speightstown. The trip is $1.50 BDS each way. :)
If you need more information, feel free to contact me, and see how I can be of help to you.
If you want to swim that is not rocky, then go to Enterprise/Miami or Maxwell beaches. Even Accra known as Rockley Beach but at this point, don't go too far.
Reply:hi, i've not stayed there but have been there and it seems very nice. It must be good because sometime the Virgin cabin crew stay there if they have an over night stop. Its good location and lovely beach but to be honest i've never seen a horriable beach in Barbados. Im sure you will have a great time
Reply:I've been to Barbados, but we stayed by people house
Reply:I stayed there, it was nice. I would recommend it but expensive
What is the name of a plant that has pink amaryllis-like flowers but the leaves emerge after the flower stalk?
The flower stalk/flowers and leaves resemble amaryllis. However, the leaves appear at diff times from the flowers. Can someone help ID this plant for me?
What is the name of a plant that has pink amaryllis-like flowers but the leaves emerge after the flower stalk?
'Naked Lady' Amaryllis meets your description. I have seen them on the Central Coast of California.
Reply:I have these flowers in my yard. I don't know the botanical name for them but I call them Surprise Lillies. Some people call them Resurection Lillies. The green leaves pop up in the early spring then die off. Later in the summer long stems shoot up and have light pink flowers on them. Hince the name Surprise!!!
Reply:I live in Iowa and we call them Naked Ladies, they really are lovely.
Reply:The name is Lycoris Squamigera, better known as the Magic Lily.
Reply:I believe what you're refering to are belladonna lilies. They grow at my parents' house. They are lovely and fragrant.
What is the name of a plant that has pink amaryllis-like flowers but the leaves emerge after the flower stalk?
'Naked Lady' Amaryllis meets your description. I have seen them on the Central Coast of California.
Reply:I have these flowers in my yard. I don't know the botanical name for them but I call them Surprise Lillies. Some people call them Resurection Lillies. The green leaves pop up in the early spring then die off. Later in the summer long stems shoot up and have light pink flowers on them. Hince the name Surprise!!!
Reply:I live in Iowa and we call them Naked Ladies, they really are lovely.
Reply:The name is Lycoris Squamigera, better known as the Magic Lily.
Reply:I believe what you're refering to are belladonna lilies. They grow at my parents' house. They are lovely and fragrant.
Should I water Amaryllis bulbs?
I bought two Amaryllis bulbs at the same time (Star of Holland and Apple Blossom).
The Holland has begun to grow rapidly (was growing of the box it came in) with several straps.
The Apple has yet to show any growth. In fact it looks like whoever cut it back really did a mangling job. No clean lines.
I have had them for 2 weeks. I watered each heavily once. Both are in a south facing window.
Do you guys have some tips to get the apple blossom going?
(BTW, I have no experience with these bulbs, and after reading some websites, I understand they get very big and are prone to fall over. Mine came in cheap plastic containers with a plastic saucer approximately the same diameter as the pot. Do I need to replant in a sturdier container?)
Should I water Amaryllis bulbs?
You did okay by giving your bulbs a heavy watering at first, but you have to continue watering them -- especially after a few days.
Your Apple Blossom may be just taking a little longer to send out a flower bud and stem. And yes, Apple Blossoms have huge flowers and stems and leaves. For your first try with them, I would leave them in the pot they came in. I believe I eventually might have transplanted an A.B. into a clay pot, but I have to tell you something, even that is not heavy enough to give the plant true stability. My recommendation is for you to rotate the plant or when it blooms, use it as a floor plant and rotate it by a corner of the room it is in. I personally do not like to see blooming amaryllis by a window -- you usually can't rotate them properly and the flowers tend to die sooner. (Still, after blooming, right up to the window pane is the best place to have a growing amaryllis plant.)
Amaryllis can be planted outside, by the way, after all danger of frost is gone. You have to dig them up and store them inside during the winter though.
If you use it as a houseplant, you also much know that amaryllis needs a dormant period where the leaves die down -- place it in a dry, dark place and do not water it for several months.
Reply:Repotting may be just the answer because it does two things. First, it lets you see the roots of the bulb to see if they are growing and secondly by repotting to a clay pot you are providing more stability to the plant especially as it begans to flower. I suggest that you rotate the plant towards the sunlight so the flower stem doesn't grow in any one direction. The plants typically do not need staking but the flowers are huge and could tip over if it grows in one direction. I wouldn't worry too much about the Apple Blossom bulb it should eventually start to take off. I hope this helps and good luck.
Reply:My wife planted those bulbs-in-a-box outside. I water them every day. They do fine. In a box, make sure the water can drain out of the bottom or you will have a box full of water and that will drown the plants.
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The Holland has begun to grow rapidly (was growing of the box it came in) with several straps.
The Apple has yet to show any growth. In fact it looks like whoever cut it back really did a mangling job. No clean lines.
I have had them for 2 weeks. I watered each heavily once. Both are in a south facing window.
Do you guys have some tips to get the apple blossom going?
(BTW, I have no experience with these bulbs, and after reading some websites, I understand they get very big and are prone to fall over. Mine came in cheap plastic containers with a plastic saucer approximately the same diameter as the pot. Do I need to replant in a sturdier container?)
Should I water Amaryllis bulbs?
You did okay by giving your bulbs a heavy watering at first, but you have to continue watering them -- especially after a few days.
Your Apple Blossom may be just taking a little longer to send out a flower bud and stem. And yes, Apple Blossoms have huge flowers and stems and leaves. For your first try with them, I would leave them in the pot they came in. I believe I eventually might have transplanted an A.B. into a clay pot, but I have to tell you something, even that is not heavy enough to give the plant true stability. My recommendation is for you to rotate the plant or when it blooms, use it as a floor plant and rotate it by a corner of the room it is in. I personally do not like to see blooming amaryllis by a window -- you usually can't rotate them properly and the flowers tend to die sooner. (Still, after blooming, right up to the window pane is the best place to have a growing amaryllis plant.)
Amaryllis can be planted outside, by the way, after all danger of frost is gone. You have to dig them up and store them inside during the winter though.
If you use it as a houseplant, you also much know that amaryllis needs a dormant period where the leaves die down -- place it in a dry, dark place and do not water it for several months.
Reply:Repotting may be just the answer because it does two things. First, it lets you see the roots of the bulb to see if they are growing and secondly by repotting to a clay pot you are providing more stability to the plant especially as it begans to flower. I suggest that you rotate the plant towards the sunlight so the flower stem doesn't grow in any one direction. The plants typically do not need staking but the flowers are huge and could tip over if it grows in one direction. I wouldn't worry too much about the Apple Blossom bulb it should eventually start to take off. I hope this helps and good luck.
Reply:My wife planted those bulbs-in-a-box outside. I water them every day. They do fine. In a box, make sure the water can drain out of the bottom or you will have a box full of water and that will drown the plants.
Toothache
How to move amaryllis bulbs?
I want to redo my amaryllis bed. It is july and not sure if it is ok to take them up this time of year. Sould i dig and cut the root and leaf or dig them up and but them in pots tell i get the bed done? Not sure what to do. I need to clean the bed out so i firgured a good time to redo the hole thing.
How to move amaryllis bulbs?
Its best to let the green leaves dry up first. The bulb gets it food and energy from the leaves after it is done blooming. This energy and food is stored in the bulb for next years flowers. Just wait until the leaves have dried up and turn brown and then you can dig them up, and set them out in the open to completely dry any soil or moisture that is still on the bulb its self. Store them in a cool dry place and replant them next spring after all dangers of frost are gone. Do not cut the roots, just leave them attached to the bottom of the bulb. You can cut off the dried leaves down to the top of the bulb before storing. Then you can go to town on your bed and straighten it up for next year.. Hope this answers your question..
...Billy Ray
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Reply:this is the growing season so don't disturb them now. It may cause damage to the bulbs and they will go into shock and die. You need to wait till this fall and they are dormant.
Reply:Turn the bulb to the left
How to move amaryllis bulbs?
Its best to let the green leaves dry up first. The bulb gets it food and energy from the leaves after it is done blooming. This energy and food is stored in the bulb for next years flowers. Just wait until the leaves have dried up and turn brown and then you can dig them up, and set them out in the open to completely dry any soil or moisture that is still on the bulb its self. Store them in a cool dry place and replant them next spring after all dangers of frost are gone. Do not cut the roots, just leave them attached to the bottom of the bulb. You can cut off the dried leaves down to the top of the bulb before storing. Then you can go to town on your bed and straighten it up for next year.. Hope this answers your question..
...Billy Ray
Reply:Glad I could help. And thanks for choosing a "best" answer. It's always nice to have an asker respond back rather than just disappear, never to be heard from again. Report It
Reply:this is the growing season so don't disturb them now. It may cause damage to the bulbs and they will go into shock and die. You need to wait till this fall and they are dormant.
Reply:Turn the bulb to the left
Can you send me a picture of your own amaryllis in flower.?
Can i please see your own amaryllis pictures because i want to see how beautiful they are.
Can you send me a picture of your own amaryllis in flower.?
Dear AmaryllisQueen,Sorry my Red Lion is about three weeks away from flowering.I will send pictures then.Have a Happy and Blessed Holiday.
Can you send me a picture of your own amaryllis in flower.?
Dear AmaryllisQueen,Sorry my Red Lion is about three weeks away from flowering.I will send pictures then.Have a Happy and Blessed Holiday.
Why isn`t there any new signs of growth on my huge amaryllis bulb?
Hi, friday i bought a huge amaryllis bulb it has a circonference of 41cm, the hybrid is called amaryllis rilona it has orange flowers, and i planted it friday and there aren`t any signs of growth, after you plant the bulb in about how many weeks should you see new growth signs
Why isn`t there any new signs of growth on my huge amaryllis bulb?
It can take quite a while to see new growth. Here is a site that can be very helpful:
http://www.usna.usda.gov/Gardens/faqs/Am...
Why isn`t there any new signs of growth on my huge amaryllis bulb?
It can take quite a while to see new growth. Here is a site that can be very helpful:
http://www.usna.usda.gov/Gardens/faqs/Am...
Is an amaryllis bulb okay if a flower stalk breaks off?
The stalk of the flower of my amaryllis plant was bent way to the side for some reason. I went to lift it and the stalk with the flowers on it broke off. Is the bulb okay, and will another stalk grow in its place in time?
Is an amaryllis bulb okay if a flower stalk breaks off?
yes another stalk will grow in it's place... and actually it is a good thing to cut the stalk when the flower is dead to help the bulb.
Reply:i don't know maybe in its next season I got one for Xmas it is about to bloom beautiful to stalks about four feet tall when done blooming you can plant them in you garden they are a neat plant inside or out good luck little Amaryllis
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Is an amaryllis bulb okay if a flower stalk breaks off?
yes another stalk will grow in it's place... and actually it is a good thing to cut the stalk when the flower is dead to help the bulb.
Reply:i don't know maybe in its next season I got one for Xmas it is about to bloom beautiful to stalks about four feet tall when done blooming you can plant them in you garden they are a neat plant inside or out good luck little Amaryllis
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Is this the most perfect amaryllis youve heard about?
I have an amaryllis rilona bulb that is 50cm in circumference and has 12 offshoot bulbs attached and has three flower stocks and looks so perfect and it has beautiful leaves and has nothing rong with it so is it the most perfect and most productive amaryllis bulb you have ever heard off?
Is this the most perfect amaryllis youve heard about?
Yeah it is totaly the best amaryllis i`ve heard about you have the best good job!
Is this the most perfect amaryllis youve heard about?
Yeah it is totaly the best amaryllis i`ve heard about you have the best good job!
Can i keep my amaryllis bulbs in their pot all year round without a dormancy?
I have heard of some people buying amaryllis bulbs and the bulbs blooming then they cut the stock off when it was finished blooming and let the leaves grow, Can i let my amaryllis bloom when it wants to without it having a dormancy
Can i keep my amaryllis bulbs in their pot all year round without a dormancy?
With my Amaryllis I cut the flower stalk off once it wilts and I let the leaves grow all summer. I have 2 Amaryllis. One I set out on the deck and one I have in the living room year round. Both of them start dropping their leaves around this time of year. I move them to the basement where I have a grow light and leave them there. As their leaves get wilty I snip them off.
I usually get blooms along sometime in January.
I used to un-pot them at the end of the growing season and then re-pot them later on. They never re-bloomed that way. Mine seem to like to staying in the pots they are in.
Reply:Sure you can leave it in the pot. It will go dormant when it is ready to. What did all those wild bulbs do out there without us humans to dig them up?!
Reply:no
Reply:Amaryllis need a dormant period, like any bulb. You do need to cut off the stalk and let the leaves grow, that is food for the bulb to produce the next bloom. But in order to make it bloom again, it does need to be dried off and restarted. Here is a link to a very good web site with the information you need:
www.amaryllisgarden.com/
Reply:The amaryllis is light sensitive. It has to have 12 hours of absolute dark and 12 hours of daylight for a few weeks in order to bloom.
Can i keep my amaryllis bulbs in their pot all year round without a dormancy?
With my Amaryllis I cut the flower stalk off once it wilts and I let the leaves grow all summer. I have 2 Amaryllis. One I set out on the deck and one I have in the living room year round. Both of them start dropping their leaves around this time of year. I move them to the basement where I have a grow light and leave them there. As their leaves get wilty I snip them off.
I usually get blooms along sometime in January.
I used to un-pot them at the end of the growing season and then re-pot them later on. They never re-bloomed that way. Mine seem to like to staying in the pots they are in.
Reply:Sure you can leave it in the pot. It will go dormant when it is ready to. What did all those wild bulbs do out there without us humans to dig them up?!
Reply:no
Reply:Amaryllis need a dormant period, like any bulb. You do need to cut off the stalk and let the leaves grow, that is food for the bulb to produce the next bloom. But in order to make it bloom again, it does need to be dried off and restarted. Here is a link to a very good web site with the information you need:
www.amaryllisgarden.com/
Reply:The amaryllis is light sensitive. It has to have 12 hours of absolute dark and 12 hours of daylight for a few weeks in order to bloom.
What do you think of the name Amaryllis and do you know any other nice unusual names?
I was wondering what everyone thought of the name Amaryllis. I looked it up and babynamesworld said it was a Greek name meaning "Sparkling". Does anyone know any other girl names that are possibly Greek? I like names of Greek Goddesses. If anyone has any of those they think is appropriate for a baby girl, please tell.
If you have any other names you like that aren't common, post them as well.
Thanks, much love.
xxxx
Candy
What do you think of the name Amaryllis and do you know any other nice unusual names?
Reminds me of a plant. But ok. I like the name Alithia -Greek The wise counsellor, or the truthful one. Teutonic Noble.
Reply:EMMA SOPHIA HANNAH SARAH AMELIA LAYLA MARIAH SABRINA
Adam %26amp; Amelia
Reply:GIRLS:
Alaina Rayne
Scio Elisabeth
Cecily Grace
Vaeda Rayne
Journey Christine
Ashlyn Emily
Elianah Marie
Leilani Shay
Lexi Caryn
Avea Rose
Chloe Elisabeth
Delilah Faith
Lydia Paige
Alaure Carys
Callista or Callie Belle
Thai Lyn
Hunter Laine
Lainey Carys
Carys Alaine
Alayni Cyndelle
Zaelia or Zalea
Riley Jean
Avril Caryn
Skyla or Skylar
MaryJane
Brynn Ainsley
Bella Grace
Lanae Suri
Delaney Lisette
Alexani Reason
Ella Yvaine
Chesney Jane
Kieran Avery
Isolde Jolene
Zoren Sarai
Emmaline Ava
Veya Soleil
Tahlia Brier
Nevaeh Maeve
Calla Harlow
Caitlyn Lyric
Layla Harper
Marley Rebecca
Scarlett Grace
Blair Rowan
Bailey Liyene
Madison Claire
Kennedy Jane
Paiton Landry
Emberly Lanae
Gracie Colette
Aleana Evelyn
Mckayla Laurel
Trinity Amelia
Felicity Olivia
Vivianna Jolie
Lyric Melody
Amalia Sage
Henna Quinn
Syri Nuadaya
Janaya Simone
Parker Evette
Scout Dahlia
Shelby Leanne
Mercer
Arenelle Rosen
Emery
Arianna
Reply:don't like it. options...athena, aglaia, clio, gaia, Hera, persephone, cassandra, thetis, chloris, danae, pandora
Reply:Amaryllis is kind of pretty...but it sounds a bit stuffy or something. Another unusual/uncommon name that I love is Camelia. It's very pretty and floral. :o) Good luck!
Reply:I love Greek names but there are way too many to list them all for you. Here's a like with pages of great names.
http://www.babynamesworld.com/search.php...
Reply:I LOVE the name Eisley. Pronounced Eyes-ly (does that look right ?)
Reply:I think Amaryllis is a beautiful name :)
Ophelia- Greek- to help
Thalia- Greek- Blossoming
Athena- Greek- One who possesses wisdom
Xyleena- Greek- One who lives in the forest
Phaedra- Greek- Shining, Brilliant
Hope these helped :)
Reply:I know an Amaryllis. She pronounces her name (a MARE ih liss). I think it is very pretty.
I love Greek names. Some for you to chew on...
Xanthe / Xanthia
Anthea
Althea
Calanthe (ca LAN thee)
Olympia
Phaedra
Reply:its pretty but a little bit long. Athena is another greek goddess
If you have any other names you like that aren't common, post them as well.
Thanks, much love.
xxxx
Candy
What do you think of the name Amaryllis and do you know any other nice unusual names?
Reminds me of a plant. But ok. I like the name Alithia -Greek The wise counsellor, or the truthful one. Teutonic Noble.
Reply:EMMA SOPHIA HANNAH SARAH AMELIA LAYLA MARIAH SABRINA
Adam %26amp; Amelia
Reply:GIRLS:
Alaina Rayne
Scio Elisabeth
Cecily Grace
Vaeda Rayne
Journey Christine
Ashlyn Emily
Elianah Marie
Leilani Shay
Lexi Caryn
Avea Rose
Chloe Elisabeth
Delilah Faith
Lydia Paige
Alaure Carys
Callista or Callie Belle
Thai Lyn
Hunter Laine
Lainey Carys
Carys Alaine
Alayni Cyndelle
Zaelia or Zalea
Riley Jean
Avril Caryn
Skyla or Skylar
MaryJane
Brynn Ainsley
Bella Grace
Lanae Suri
Delaney Lisette
Alexani Reason
Ella Yvaine
Chesney Jane
Kieran Avery
Isolde Jolene
Zoren Sarai
Emmaline Ava
Veya Soleil
Tahlia Brier
Nevaeh Maeve
Calla Harlow
Caitlyn Lyric
Layla Harper
Marley Rebecca
Scarlett Grace
Blair Rowan
Bailey Liyene
Madison Claire
Kennedy Jane
Paiton Landry
Emberly Lanae
Gracie Colette
Aleana Evelyn
Mckayla Laurel
Trinity Amelia
Felicity Olivia
Vivianna Jolie
Lyric Melody
Amalia Sage
Henna Quinn
Syri Nuadaya
Janaya Simone
Parker Evette
Scout Dahlia
Shelby Leanne
Mercer
Arenelle Rosen
Emery
Arianna
Reply:don't like it. options...athena, aglaia, clio, gaia, Hera, persephone, cassandra, thetis, chloris, danae, pandora
Reply:Amaryllis is kind of pretty...but it sounds a bit stuffy or something. Another unusual/uncommon name that I love is Camelia. It's very pretty and floral. :o) Good luck!
Reply:I love Greek names but there are way too many to list them all for you. Here's a like with pages of great names.
http://www.babynamesworld.com/search.php...
Reply:I LOVE the name Eisley. Pronounced Eyes-ly (does that look right ?)
Reply:I think Amaryllis is a beautiful name :)
Ophelia- Greek- to help
Thalia- Greek- Blossoming
Athena- Greek- One who possesses wisdom
Xyleena- Greek- One who lives in the forest
Phaedra- Greek- Shining, Brilliant
Hope these helped :)
Reply:I know an Amaryllis. She pronounces her name (a MARE ih liss). I think it is very pretty.
I love Greek names. Some for you to chew on...
Xanthe / Xanthia
Anthea
Althea
Calanthe (ca LAN thee)
Olympia
Phaedra
Reply:its pretty but a little bit long. Athena is another greek goddess
What do I do with a spent amaryllis bulb?
I bought an amaryllis from the grocery store and got 6 beautiful blooms from it. Now the flower stalks are gone and what apear to be thick, long leaves are sprouting from the bulb. Do I cut these off, or let them run thier course? Can I save the bulb %26amp; plant it outside?
What do I do with a spent amaryllis bulb?
Okay here goes: After your amaryllis finished blooming cut off the flower stalk close to the top of the bulb. Keeping watering and dilute fertilizer. When spring comes and no more frost take the bulb outside still in its pot and sink into the ground with the bulb at ground level. Continue to fertilize all through the summer. Make sure it's in a semi shaded area of your garden. Come the end of summer usually around September take the bulb out of the ground, pot and all. Let the leaves turn yellow and die. Next take the bulb out of the container and place it in a cool, dark place for about 6 - 8 weeks. This lets the bulb recharge itself. Come November you can pot it back up making sure the bulb is at the appropriate level. Water a little bit, when you see growth you can continue to water accordingly. Do not fertilize. See my link below
Reply:Let them grow! you also need to fertilize this plant ever 1 or 2 weeks. planting outside will depend on the climate of where you live.
Reply:If you want to be tied to it's care, do what the two above recommend. However, for me, it costs more to baby it along in time, effort and materials such as a new pot, soil, fertilizer. I toss them........I feel guilty.........but I still toss them and get a new one next year.
Reply:Treat it the same as a daffodil or tulip. Take it out and plant it. Water and fertilize the same as your other plants. When the leaves die back, cut them off. Just don't forget to water when you don't see it anymore. Come next spring or early summer it will grow and bloom again.
Reply:Yes, plant it outside, just like it is. Don't plant it deep...it has to be right at the surface of the soil. It'll come back next year, etc.
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What do I do with a spent amaryllis bulb?
Okay here goes: After your amaryllis finished blooming cut off the flower stalk close to the top of the bulb. Keeping watering and dilute fertilizer. When spring comes and no more frost take the bulb outside still in its pot and sink into the ground with the bulb at ground level. Continue to fertilize all through the summer. Make sure it's in a semi shaded area of your garden. Come the end of summer usually around September take the bulb out of the ground, pot and all. Let the leaves turn yellow and die. Next take the bulb out of the container and place it in a cool, dark place for about 6 - 8 weeks. This lets the bulb recharge itself. Come November you can pot it back up making sure the bulb is at the appropriate level. Water a little bit, when you see growth you can continue to water accordingly. Do not fertilize. See my link below
Reply:Let them grow! you also need to fertilize this plant ever 1 or 2 weeks. planting outside will depend on the climate of where you live.
Reply:If you want to be tied to it's care, do what the two above recommend. However, for me, it costs more to baby it along in time, effort and materials such as a new pot, soil, fertilizer. I toss them........I feel guilty.........but I still toss them and get a new one next year.
Reply:Treat it the same as a daffodil or tulip. Take it out and plant it. Water and fertilize the same as your other plants. When the leaves die back, cut them off. Just don't forget to water when you don't see it anymore. Come next spring or early summer it will grow and bloom again.
Reply:Yes, plant it outside, just like it is. Don't plant it deep...it has to be right at the surface of the soil. It'll come back next year, etc.
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Is there any way to force an Amaryllis bulb to multiply?
I know that the Amaryllis bulb will multiply readily, and several bulbs can successfully grow in one pot. Is there any way to encourage them too multiply? Any recomended methods to force them to multiply?
Is there any way to force an Amaryllis bulb to multiply?
Typically the Amaryliss is pot bound %26amp; can't multiply. When you have no danger of frost plant it outside. Feed it (I use miracle Grow) and by fall it will have six or eight "children" that can be broken of and potted.
I have been giving them away they multiply so fast.
Reply:I have mine growing outside, Florida of course, and they multipy by there selves because they are free to spread out there roots. I also use miracle grow on all of my plants being early spring and throughout the summer. They just keep coming back each year and with babies.
Let them breath in a large flower bed.
Is there any way to force an Amaryllis bulb to multiply?
Typically the Amaryliss is pot bound %26amp; can't multiply. When you have no danger of frost plant it outside. Feed it (I use miracle Grow) and by fall it will have six or eight "children" that can be broken of and potted.
I have been giving them away they multiply so fast.
Reply:I have mine growing outside, Florida of course, and they multipy by there selves because they are free to spread out there roots. I also use miracle grow on all of my plants being early spring and throughout the summer. They just keep coming back each year and with babies.
Let them breath in a large flower bed.
Amaryllis seeds?
If i produce amaryllis seeds and let the foliage grow until august and put it dormant will it have flowers next year? I am wondering because producing seeds drains so much energy from the bulb.
Amaryllis seeds?
If you fertilize your plant and keep it watered all summer, it should recover just fine from producing seeds. Repot when you bring it out of dormancy, don't put it in a bigger pot, just take it out, shake off all the soil, and put it in new potting soil.
Amaryllis seeds?
If you fertilize your plant and keep it watered all summer, it should recover just fine from producing seeds. Repot when you bring it out of dormancy, don't put it in a bigger pot, just take it out, shake off all the soil, and put it in new potting soil.
Amaryllis flowering in May?
I have had this Amaryllis bulb for 3 years and it has bloomed beautifully. Last year, as before, I put it in the garden after flowering to let the leaves grow, dug it up in September and stored in a cool dry place. I obviously forgot it was there so it didn't get potted up last year. I found it today and the poor thing, with no soil, no water for 8 months and just in a carrier bag, had THREE blooms on it. Needless to say I had to repot it. Have I upset its equilibrium?
Amaryllis flowering in May?
I have about a dozen of them. Some are the same,offsets off the original bulb others are a different colour.I leave mine in their pots. Most flower in the early spring and when the weather improves I put them in the garden,still in their pots(I do not transplant them)I have two that I forgot to bring into my conservatory last autumn and they have been in the garden all winter.These are now coming into bloom. It must be the warmer conditions indoors starts the bulbs off earlier and the outdoor ones only start growing when the weather warms up.Don't worry about the one you have just found.Let it bloom and place it outdoors to ripen.It may resume it's normal blooming time next year, but if not,does it matter.
Reply:snap---- mines done the same
Reply:I'd say you have a wonderful gift and enjoy it. Then proceed as normal.
Reply:I'd say you were damned lucky! I have an amarylis that only flowers every 2-3 years!
Amaryllis flowering in May?
I have about a dozen of them. Some are the same,offsets off the original bulb others are a different colour.I leave mine in their pots. Most flower in the early spring and when the weather improves I put them in the garden,still in their pots(I do not transplant them)I have two that I forgot to bring into my conservatory last autumn and they have been in the garden all winter.These are now coming into bloom. It must be the warmer conditions indoors starts the bulbs off earlier and the outdoor ones only start growing when the weather warms up.Don't worry about the one you have just found.Let it bloom and place it outdoors to ripen.It may resume it's normal blooming time next year, but if not,does it matter.
Reply:snap---- mines done the same
Reply:I'd say you have a wonderful gift and enjoy it. Then proceed as normal.
Reply:I'd say you were damned lucky! I have an amarylis that only flowers every 2-3 years!
Amaryllis Photoperiodism...?
Is the Amaryllis (Hippeastrum sp.) a photoperiodic plant? I've planted a few bulbs and the buds have shaped now... They're under florescent light 24-7...I was just wondering if this light condition would affect the next year's blooms..?
Amaryllis Photoperiodism...?
I suspect photoperiodism does have some effect on when an amaryllis blooms, but it is not the only thing to consider, as far as overall blooming goes.
By keeping your amaryllis under light you are increasing its ability to produce needed food -- and thus increase leaf size and length -- and in the end, bulb size. The larger and more leaves you have on a single amaryllis plant, the more chance you have to have more blossoms when blooming does occur.
You get the same results by placing amaryllis plants right up to your window pane. Amaryllis, used as indoor plants, love direct sunlight, unlike most houseplants.
I have had an amaryllis plant bloom freely without going through a drying out period, but most of the time, this dormant or resting period is necessary to force blooming in the wintertime. That has little to do with the number or quality of blooms, however (and in the end, not much to do with your question).
So to answer your question as succinctly as possible: Yes, I think photoperiodism does have some effect on amaryllis blooming, as far as "when" blooming might occur in our homes or in nature (in the Andes and foothills with the naturally occurring plants), but the actual number and quality of blooms is really determined by how healthy the bulb is -- and how healthy the undeveloped flower buds are inside the bulb -- and that has a lot to do with the size and length of the leaves.
By the way, not only is photoperiodism a part of the amaryllis's life cycle, so is the phenomenon of phototropism (note how you usually have to turn the pot of an amaryllis plant in order for the stem to grow straight and not cause the plant to fall over).
Reply:All plants need a dark period as much as they need light....I have gro-lights in my home. They are set to come on 16 hours a day and go off for 8.................
Reply:It seems like more light than they need but how much you fertilize them is what will affect next year's blooms. They need to be fertilized at least once a month and need to go into dormancy for about three months in a dark place without water, preferably in your cellar in September depending on where you live.
Reply:I have these too and I've found that the only thing that effects the flowers is how dry the soil is over Winter - they like to dry out over Winter otherwise you dont get good blooms the following year.
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Amaryllis Photoperiodism...?
I suspect photoperiodism does have some effect on when an amaryllis blooms, but it is not the only thing to consider, as far as overall blooming goes.
By keeping your amaryllis under light you are increasing its ability to produce needed food -- and thus increase leaf size and length -- and in the end, bulb size. The larger and more leaves you have on a single amaryllis plant, the more chance you have to have more blossoms when blooming does occur.
You get the same results by placing amaryllis plants right up to your window pane. Amaryllis, used as indoor plants, love direct sunlight, unlike most houseplants.
I have had an amaryllis plant bloom freely without going through a drying out period, but most of the time, this dormant or resting period is necessary to force blooming in the wintertime. That has little to do with the number or quality of blooms, however (and in the end, not much to do with your question).
So to answer your question as succinctly as possible: Yes, I think photoperiodism does have some effect on amaryllis blooming, as far as "when" blooming might occur in our homes or in nature (in the Andes and foothills with the naturally occurring plants), but the actual number and quality of blooms is really determined by how healthy the bulb is -- and how healthy the undeveloped flower buds are inside the bulb -- and that has a lot to do with the size and length of the leaves.
By the way, not only is photoperiodism a part of the amaryllis's life cycle, so is the phenomenon of phototropism (note how you usually have to turn the pot of an amaryllis plant in order for the stem to grow straight and not cause the plant to fall over).
Reply:All plants need a dark period as much as they need light....I have gro-lights in my home. They are set to come on 16 hours a day and go off for 8.................
Reply:It seems like more light than they need but how much you fertilize them is what will affect next year's blooms. They need to be fertilized at least once a month and need to go into dormancy for about three months in a dark place without water, preferably in your cellar in September depending on where you live.
Reply:I have these too and I've found that the only thing that effects the flowers is how dry the soil is over Winter - they like to dry out over Winter otherwise you dont get good blooms the following year.
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Amaryllis seeds?
Tell me what you know about growing amaryllis from seed?
Amaryllis seeds?
Seed pods mature within 4 to 5 weeks after the flower has been pollinated. Pick the pods as soon as they turn yellow and split open. Remove the black, papery seeds from the pod and plant them immediately in pots or flats containing a well-drained medium such as vermiculite or coarse sand mixed with peat. Cover the seeds lightly with additional medium. 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.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP060
Make sure you check your seeds for viability:
If you place an Amaryllis seed between your thumb and index finger you'll be able to tell which are the viable Amaryllis seeds because there will be a pronounced "bump" in the middle of the otherwise flat seed. Any seeds that you can't feel the embryo in failed and are just chaff and can be tossed out because nothing will sprout from them.
The seeds that have the embryo should be planted soon after you've collected them.
http://www.amaryllisbulbs.org/2007/12/vi...
You can use a general purpose houseplant potting soil and amend it with perlite so that your soil is light and airy.
Here's a picture of a small Amaryllis bulb grown from seed which is only a few months old. It'll eventually turn huge:
http://www.amaryllisbulbs.org/
It takes Amaryllis bulbs anywhere from two to three years to reach the stage where they will be able to flower.
I think you'll enjoy reading other accounts of planting Amaryllis seeds from this forum:
"I use 4 inch plastic pots. I fill them with wet Pro-Mix BX (potting mix) to about 1/2 from the top. I then fill the remaining space with builders sand. I then take a lable end and make slits in the sand into which I place the seeds, leaving just a piece sticking up. I then wrap the pot in a one gallon clear plastic bag and put them under lights (cool whites).
I have started thousands this way. When the leaves hit the top of the bag I open it for a day, then remove it. When the new bulbs reach about pea size I repot the plants into individual 4 inch plastic pots, potting up to 6 or 8 inch pots when required.
I only water with 1/4 strength liquid fertilizer.
The builder's sand is only the top half inch of so, all the roots are below it in Pro Mix BX. I have done hundreds that way. I start them under lights and move them to my greenhouse when I repot them. It has worked very well for me. I use a lable end to make the slit for the seed, slip them in, press the sand down, which is wet from the soil below.
The purpose of the sand it to prevent damping off. I also have used powered cinnamon sprinkled on top to stop mold from growing on the wet sand. Once the seeds are sprouted it is generally no problem."
Another method: "drop the seeds in a glass of water and keep it in indirect sun (or vey dappled sunlight). this is called the california method and the seeds (if they haven't been fried :-) ) should sprout right there in the glass. wait til you have a quarter inch of root and then plant them in soil." With this method some seeds take weeks to over a month to sprout.
http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load...
Good Luck! Merry Christmas! Hope this is helpful.
Reply:They don't grow from seeds. They grow from a bulb, like a lilly or tulip. The bulb looks like a clove of garlic or an onion. If fact, that is what a clove of garlic and an onion are. You can buy them in a hardware store, or gardening supply store. Plant them in the fall or early winter. There are directions on the package. Leave them outside to get really cold. They will sprout in the spring. Don't cut them, leave them in the pot or ground and next year you will get two or more.
Reply:Hello,
I have several of these myself and a couple of them have nice healthy seed pods on them, I hand pollinated them to see what would happen.
I found out that these Amaryllis bulbs we buy at the store are not truly amaryllis bulbs but they are Hippeastrum bulbs. I will add my source below.
The article I read is to use the floating method. I will try this when my seeds are ready.
From what I have read it takes a couple years for these seeds to develop and flower.
Hope this helps...
Reply:To produce amaryllis seeds you need to fertilize your plant and keep it watered all summer and let the foliage grow until august and put it dormant. It will then have flowers the next year.
Note: Repot when you bring it out of dormancy, don't put it in a bigger pot, just take it out, shake off all the soil, and put it in new potting soil.
"This University of Nebraska Web site on the Culture of Amaryllis has this to say about seed propagation:
"Amaryllis can be propagated by seed, offsets or cuttage. Since seeds do not always produce plants similar to their parents, most named hybrids and selected strains are propagated by cuttage. Seed pods of amaryllis develop rapidly and are mature within 4 to 5 weeks after the flower has been pollinated. Pods should be picked as soon as they turn yellow and begin to break open. Seeds should be removed from the pod, allowed to dry for a few days and planted immediately. The seed bed should be partially shaded, and the media used for seed germination should be well drained. Following germination, increase the light until the plants are receiving full sunlight."
The link below has great instructions on how to propagate your amaryllis by seed.
Amaryllis can be propagated by seed, offsets or cuttage. See link below...
Update: For the seed, expect it to take about five years to bloom.
Sow the seeds (bulbils), but barely cover them and keep them moist, but not soggy. Keep the seeds at room temperature. The resulting plants should flower for you in three to four years.
Amaryllis seeds?
Seed pods mature within 4 to 5 weeks after the flower has been pollinated. Pick the pods as soon as they turn yellow and split open. Remove the black, papery seeds from the pod and plant them immediately in pots or flats containing a well-drained medium such as vermiculite or coarse sand mixed with peat. Cover the seeds lightly with additional medium. 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.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP060
Make sure you check your seeds for viability:
If you place an Amaryllis seed between your thumb and index finger you'll be able to tell which are the viable Amaryllis seeds because there will be a pronounced "bump" in the middle of the otherwise flat seed. Any seeds that you can't feel the embryo in failed and are just chaff and can be tossed out because nothing will sprout from them.
The seeds that have the embryo should be planted soon after you've collected them.
http://www.amaryllisbulbs.org/2007/12/vi...
You can use a general purpose houseplant potting soil and amend it with perlite so that your soil is light and airy.
Here's a picture of a small Amaryllis bulb grown from seed which is only a few months old. It'll eventually turn huge:
http://www.amaryllisbulbs.org/
It takes Amaryllis bulbs anywhere from two to three years to reach the stage where they will be able to flower.
I think you'll enjoy reading other accounts of planting Amaryllis seeds from this forum:
"I use 4 inch plastic pots. I fill them with wet Pro-Mix BX (potting mix) to about 1/2 from the top. I then fill the remaining space with builders sand. I then take a lable end and make slits in the sand into which I place the seeds, leaving just a piece sticking up. I then wrap the pot in a one gallon clear plastic bag and put them under lights (cool whites).
I have started thousands this way. When the leaves hit the top of the bag I open it for a day, then remove it. When the new bulbs reach about pea size I repot the plants into individual 4 inch plastic pots, potting up to 6 or 8 inch pots when required.
I only water with 1/4 strength liquid fertilizer.
The builder's sand is only the top half inch of so, all the roots are below it in Pro Mix BX. I have done hundreds that way. I start them under lights and move them to my greenhouse when I repot them. It has worked very well for me. I use a lable end to make the slit for the seed, slip them in, press the sand down, which is wet from the soil below.
The purpose of the sand it to prevent damping off. I also have used powered cinnamon sprinkled on top to stop mold from growing on the wet sand. Once the seeds are sprouted it is generally no problem."
Another method: "drop the seeds in a glass of water and keep it in indirect sun (or vey dappled sunlight). this is called the california method and the seeds (if they haven't been fried :-) ) should sprout right there in the glass. wait til you have a quarter inch of root and then plant them in soil." With this method some seeds take weeks to over a month to sprout.
http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load...
Good Luck! Merry Christmas! Hope this is helpful.
Reply:They don't grow from seeds. They grow from a bulb, like a lilly or tulip. The bulb looks like a clove of garlic or an onion. If fact, that is what a clove of garlic and an onion are. You can buy them in a hardware store, or gardening supply store. Plant them in the fall or early winter. There are directions on the package. Leave them outside to get really cold. They will sprout in the spring. Don't cut them, leave them in the pot or ground and next year you will get two or more.
Reply:Hello,
I have several of these myself and a couple of them have nice healthy seed pods on them, I hand pollinated them to see what would happen.
I found out that these Amaryllis bulbs we buy at the store are not truly amaryllis bulbs but they are Hippeastrum bulbs. I will add my source below.
The article I read is to use the floating method. I will try this when my seeds are ready.
From what I have read it takes a couple years for these seeds to develop and flower.
Hope this helps...
Reply:To produce amaryllis seeds you need to fertilize your plant and keep it watered all summer and let the foliage grow until august and put it dormant. It will then have flowers the next year.
Note: Repot when you bring it out of dormancy, don't put it in a bigger pot, just take it out, shake off all the soil, and put it in new potting soil.
"This University of Nebraska Web site on the Culture of Amaryllis has this to say about seed propagation:
"Amaryllis can be propagated by seed, offsets or cuttage. Since seeds do not always produce plants similar to their parents, most named hybrids and selected strains are propagated by cuttage. Seed pods of amaryllis develop rapidly and are mature within 4 to 5 weeks after the flower has been pollinated. Pods should be picked as soon as they turn yellow and begin to break open. Seeds should be removed from the pod, allowed to dry for a few days and planted immediately. The seed bed should be partially shaded, and the media used for seed germination should be well drained. Following germination, increase the light until the plants are receiving full sunlight."
The link below has great instructions on how to propagate your amaryllis by seed.
Amaryllis can be propagated by seed, offsets or cuttage. See link below...
Update: For the seed, expect it to take about five years to bloom.
Sow the seeds (bulbils), but barely cover them and keep them moist, but not soggy. Keep the seeds at room temperature. The resulting plants should flower for you in three to four years.
Amaryllis Sydney Bulb?
I have a Amaryllis Sydney bulb at work and it is done flowering. I have pulled it out of the dead soil and rinsed it off and put it in a paper towel to dry. How long does it need to dry before it can be potted again and it will be able to flower again? Is there anything else that I should do that I havent already? Thanks in advance for your advice!
Amaryllis Sydney Bulb?
two ways to do this , bulb will grow in your flower beds,just plant about 6 inches deep and wait for the following year to bloom i have done this for years.
or let the bulb continue to dry and about 6 wks before you want to plant place in the fridge.for about 3 to 4 wks then take out buy a good dirt mix and replant the bulb in pot.So if you want it to bloom around a certain month of the year it will take around 6 to 8 wks.
daisy
Amaryllis Sydney Bulb?
two ways to do this , bulb will grow in your flower beds,just plant about 6 inches deep and wait for the following year to bloom i have done this for years.
or let the bulb continue to dry and about 6 wks before you want to plant place in the fridge.for about 3 to 4 wks then take out buy a good dirt mix and replant the bulb in pot.So if you want it to bloom around a certain month of the year it will take around 6 to 8 wks.
daisy
Amaryllis Self-Fertillity...?
Hi...I've got an amaryllis that has a densly reticulated red pattern on white background...Possibly "Hercules".... Is this plant self Fertile?...I'm keeping some of its pollen for crossing on another form...Anyway...The Question is "Are these common dutch hybrids Self-Fertile?"... Can I cross this variety with another one (say, pure red or pure white) successfully?
Amaryllis Self-Fertillity...?
You probility can. You will get some hybrids, but there is a chance that you will get some more pures. It's a 50:50 chance.
Amaryllis Self-Fertillity...?
You probility can. You will get some hybrids, but there is a chance that you will get some more pures. It's a 50:50 chance.
Amaryllis plant is growing but no flower stalks?
I grew an amaryllis bulb two months back, it grew about 1.5 ft tall, lots of leaves but does not have any flower stalk.
Is that normal??? Could it be that its not getting enough sunshine, its raining a lot in CA these days, so I've placed the plant indoors by the west facing window but not lot of sun these days :-(
Amaryllis plant is growing but no flower stalks?
I grow Amaryllis in Calif. too and I get two blooming waves a season. You do not have the bulb planted all the way under the soil do you? The bulb needs to be planted with the top third of the bulb showing out of the soil. If you are fertilizing make sure that you use a low nitrogen fertilizer, you don't want too much leafy growth. Use a liquid fert. with a higher Phosphorus and Potash content. It is quite normal for a young first time blooming bulb to only produce smaller stalks and flowers. Each year it will produce bigger and more flowers as it ages. And this time of year it doesn't bloom anyway, at least outside. After mine produce 3 or four flower stalks in the spring and the flowers are spent, I cut the stalks down to the top of the bulb.. In a short time more flower stalks appear and I get a second wave of color. You need to keep the bulb outside for they need a little down time to recuperate and the cool weather will do just that... Good Luck.
Reply:+ It may take awhile so have some patience and keep watering it. Fertilize with tea bags and egg shells around the base before watering every other time. and it should be fine next year.
Good Luck
Reply:In my experience, the bulb usually sends up a flower first which is then followed by leaves. The leaves need lots of sun to obtain the energy necessary for blooming next year. Give them sun now - usually around 6 hours a day. A south facing window is best for this. Let the bulb go dormant (stop watering) when the leaves die back. They may not die out until mid-next summer. Put it away (don't water it) until next fall. Then start watering it again. It should send up a flower stalk if it has had enough sun.
I leave mine out in the yard all summer long and bring it inside in late July-August which is when the leaves are usually starting to wither.
Is that normal??? Could it be that its not getting enough sunshine, its raining a lot in CA these days, so I've placed the plant indoors by the west facing window but not lot of sun these days :-(
Amaryllis plant is growing but no flower stalks?
I grow Amaryllis in Calif. too and I get two blooming waves a season. You do not have the bulb planted all the way under the soil do you? The bulb needs to be planted with the top third of the bulb showing out of the soil. If you are fertilizing make sure that you use a low nitrogen fertilizer, you don't want too much leafy growth. Use a liquid fert. with a higher Phosphorus and Potash content. It is quite normal for a young first time blooming bulb to only produce smaller stalks and flowers. Each year it will produce bigger and more flowers as it ages. And this time of year it doesn't bloom anyway, at least outside. After mine produce 3 or four flower stalks in the spring and the flowers are spent, I cut the stalks down to the top of the bulb.. In a short time more flower stalks appear and I get a second wave of color. You need to keep the bulb outside for they need a little down time to recuperate and the cool weather will do just that... Good Luck.
Reply:+ It may take awhile so have some patience and keep watering it. Fertilize with tea bags and egg shells around the base before watering every other time. and it should be fine next year.
Good Luck
Reply:In my experience, the bulb usually sends up a flower first which is then followed by leaves. The leaves need lots of sun to obtain the energy necessary for blooming next year. Give them sun now - usually around 6 hours a day. A south facing window is best for this. Let the bulb go dormant (stop watering) when the leaves die back. They may not die out until mid-next summer. Put it away (don't water it) until next fall. Then start watering it again. It should send up a flower stalk if it has had enough sun.
I leave mine out in the yard all summer long and bring it inside in late July-August which is when the leaves are usually starting to wither.
I had an amaryllis bulb it would grow but it would not bloom; what was the problem? Ladybug.?
I had an amaryllis bulb it would sprout stems but it never bloomed. A florist told me to give it partial sunlight and to water it 3 times a week. He also told me that some amaryllis bulbs were bred to bloom in the Spring and some in the Summer. I need to know more about the care and maintenance of these bulbs. Ladybug babsjohnson7008@yahoo.com
I had an amaryllis bulb it would grow but it would not bloom; what was the problem? Ladybug.?
I plant my bulbs outside in the spring. They grow a lot of leaves and feed the bulb. On September 1st, I dig them up and put them in the basement of my house, or a cool, dry, light-less place. Do not pot them, leave them out of the dirt. Do not water them. The leaves will dry and fall off. About November 15th, re pot them and start watering them. The will send up the flower spike before any leaves. Be sure to pot the bulb only 1/3 of its' depth. Continue to water regularly. You may have to stake if it gets too tall. In the spring, repeat putting it outside. Do not let them freeze. If your bulbs do not bloom, they are probably too immature. After a couple of years of outside, they will be be big enough to bloom.
Reply:Check out the two links below for some information. The first is how to grow them outdoors, the second on how to get them to regrow in a pot, or reforce them indoors. I've been doing it for years with some, and some do and some don't and usually they all just give up after a while if you are only doing it in pots without feeding and new dirt because they are worn out from forcing. Hope this helps and you have better luck!
Reply:Another thing to keep in mind, of you are overwintering, or forcing them in the fridge or in your house, to keep them away from fruit, especially apples, because the fumes given off by them will cause the to not bloom.
Reply:CHECK ON THE DEPTH OF PLANTING AS WELL. MAYBE ASK YOU LOCAL EXRENTION AGENT OR GARDEN CENTER.
I had an amaryllis bulb it would grow but it would not bloom; what was the problem? Ladybug.?
I plant my bulbs outside in the spring. They grow a lot of leaves and feed the bulb. On September 1st, I dig them up and put them in the basement of my house, or a cool, dry, light-less place. Do not pot them, leave them out of the dirt. Do not water them. The leaves will dry and fall off. About November 15th, re pot them and start watering them. The will send up the flower spike before any leaves. Be sure to pot the bulb only 1/3 of its' depth. Continue to water regularly. You may have to stake if it gets too tall. In the spring, repeat putting it outside. Do not let them freeze. If your bulbs do not bloom, they are probably too immature. After a couple of years of outside, they will be be big enough to bloom.
Reply:Check out the two links below for some information. The first is how to grow them outdoors, the second on how to get them to regrow in a pot, or reforce them indoors. I've been doing it for years with some, and some do and some don't and usually they all just give up after a while if you are only doing it in pots without feeding and new dirt because they are worn out from forcing. Hope this helps and you have better luck!
Reply:Another thing to keep in mind, of you are overwintering, or forcing them in the fridge or in your house, to keep them away from fruit, especially apples, because the fumes given off by them will cause the to not bloom.
Reply:CHECK ON THE DEPTH OF PLANTING AS WELL. MAYBE ASK YOU LOCAL EXRENTION AGENT OR GARDEN CENTER.
Amaryllis flower keeps falling down?
I love amaryllis bulbs but every time they get a certain height, they break and fall down. My latest one is ready to bloom and i just heard a pop and it was drooped over the side of the pot. I dont think the stem broke, just bent. Right now I have a avery unattractive contraption holding it up. It involves a coat hangar, pipe cleaners and a shoe lace. Is there a solution for this? Or at least a prettier way to hold it up. This way detracts too much from the beauty of the plant.
Amaryllis flower keeps falling down?
Sounds like you are growing these bulb flowering plants indoors and in a pot. If so, consider several things to a healthier amaryllis.....
Flowering bulbs originated in cold climate countries, European descent. Once exposed to warm conditions, soil, and light, it triggers the plant to grow rapidly.
Too rapid of a growth will result in plants that are anemic, or weak, and the stem has trouble supporting the weight of the flower which is usually quite heavy in relation to the size/density of the stem.
Potting a bulb, and growing it indoors, where it is warm, will result in rapid growth, and typically overdrying of the bulb.
Another factor, is that bulbs should be frozen for at least 1 week before planting. This inhibits the ability of the plant to "burst" out of the bulb, and forces it to slow down and gather a stronger bulb.
Try several things on your next potting adventure:
Freeze the bulb for one week before planting.
Plant in a pot where the top diameter of the pot is at least 4 times larger than that of the bulb.
Keep moist at all times! This aids in cooling the bulb, and slowing growth to a condition found outdoors.
Keep out of direct light for the first 2 weeks. Indirect light is good.
Reply:before it gets so tall, place 2 or 3 small dowel rods around it and use the shoestring or other dull string (not fishing line), tie the string to one of the dowel rods, wrap it around the plant stem, then around the other dowel rod, then repeat for the third dowel rod.
this is not the most attractive but will provide some much needed support.
gary
Amaryllis flower keeps falling down?
Sounds like you are growing these bulb flowering plants indoors and in a pot. If so, consider several things to a healthier amaryllis.....
Flowering bulbs originated in cold climate countries, European descent. Once exposed to warm conditions, soil, and light, it triggers the plant to grow rapidly.
Too rapid of a growth will result in plants that are anemic, or weak, and the stem has trouble supporting the weight of the flower which is usually quite heavy in relation to the size/density of the stem.
Potting a bulb, and growing it indoors, where it is warm, will result in rapid growth, and typically overdrying of the bulb.
Another factor, is that bulbs should be frozen for at least 1 week before planting. This inhibits the ability of the plant to "burst" out of the bulb, and forces it to slow down and gather a stronger bulb.
Try several things on your next potting adventure:
Freeze the bulb for one week before planting.
Plant in a pot where the top diameter of the pot is at least 4 times larger than that of the bulb.
Keep moist at all times! This aids in cooling the bulb, and slowing growth to a condition found outdoors.
Keep out of direct light for the first 2 weeks. Indirect light is good.
Reply:before it gets so tall, place 2 or 3 small dowel rods around it and use the shoestring or other dull string (not fishing line), tie the string to one of the dowel rods, wrap it around the plant stem, then around the other dowel rod, then repeat for the third dowel rod.
this is not the most attractive but will provide some much needed support.
gary
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