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- Q.Why Won’t My Amaryllis Bloom? - I planted The amaryllis bulb about 2 weeks ago I’ve been watering it and it gets sunlight . After ...
- Q.Can I Straighten Out An Amaryllis Bulb That Has Started Growing In The Box? - I have been forcing amaryllis bulbs for a few Christmas seasons in the past. This year we received a red ...
- Q.Why Is The Bottom Of Amaryllis Stalk Pinkish? What Is This, And Do I Cut The Stalk Now? - This amaryllis was a beautiful and sturdy plant. I did not have to stake it. I have cut off the ...
- Q.Have Amaryllis Bulbs. Need Sprouts Taken Off. - Have had Amaryllis for 2 years. They have grown to almost grapefruit size. They have between 4 to 6 new ...
- Q.Should The Stem Of An Amaryllis Blossom Be Cut Once The Blossom Is Wilted? - I was given an Amaryllis for Xmas. It has bloomed and the blossoms have now wilted. Should I cut that ...
- Q.My Two Amaryllis Bulbs Came In Boxes With Soil And Grew Long Leaves With No Flower Stalk Or Flower Ever Appeared. Any Idea Why? - I watered and put in warm room and followed directions for 3 months. No pictures but you can imagine ...
- Q.My Amarylis Leaves Are Now 2 Feet Tall, But Have Never Bloomed; Why? - This amaryllis was a gift which came with a bulb ready to water and grow. It has grown wonderfully for two ...
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Marty Ariemma on
December 19, 2019
07869Q.Why Won’t My Amaryllis Bloom?
I planted The amaryllis bulb about 2 weeks ago I’ve been watering it and it gets sunlight . After last Christmas’s bloom I cut the stem off and left the leafs on and in May I put it out to get some sunlight and warm air and in mid August I took it in and put it in a paper bag for 2 months because it needs rest, and now The cycle started over again. What’s wrong with my amaryllis?
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 19, 2019
Certified ExpertA.According to the article below, after a dormancy period you will see new growth and that is the time to begin a new cycle. It takes about 3 weeks in a warm spot to encourage growth of the leaves and stem at same time. Repot in fresh soil and move to sunny window.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-bloom-again.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
January 6, 2020Q.Can I straighten out an Amaryllis bulb that has started growing in the box?
I have been forcing amaryllis bulbs for a few Christmas seasons in the past. This year we received a red lion amaryllis bulb kit as a gift. A few days later I opened the box to plant the bulb and found that the bulb has already started growing in a spiral inside the box. The stem is about 10 inches long and it has started to flower. I planted the bulb as directed but the stem is bent off at a 90 degree angle. What can I do to straighten it out. I have been slowly building up cardboard layers under the bulb to force it up and positioning the backside of the bend toward the light. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Byron Lane
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
January 7, 2020
Certified ExpertA.All plants are phototropic and will move with the light. Given enough time it will straighten itself out with no help. If you would like this to happen faster, you will need a fixed source of horticultural grade light directly above the plant. It will grow toward it in time.
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AustinLady on
January 7, 2020
Eagle WI, Growing zone 5Q.Why Is The Bottom Of Amaryllis Stalk Pinkish? What Is This, And Do I Cut The Stalk Now?
This amaryllis was a beautiful and sturdy plant. I did not have to stake it. I have cut off the blooms, but I hesitate to cut off the stalk due to the pinkish tint at the bottom of this very strong stalk. What should I do?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 7, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I'm sorry, but your photo did not come through. Most of the time, it is normal to see coloration in certain parts of the plant. If it is, otherwise, healthy then it will be likely that this is a part of the plant's normal behavior. If this is accompanied by any other symptoms, then it could be chalked up to nutrient deficiencies (usually phosphorus in cases of pink coloration) or too low of a pH.
These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-care-instructions-how-to-care-for-an-amaryllis.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
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Karen King on
January 26, 2020
Zone 10-aQ.Have Amaryllis Bulbs. Need Sprouts Taken Off.
Have had Amaryllis for 2 years. They have grown to almost grapefruit size. They have between 4 to 6 new plants coming off each bulb and most did not bloom this past year. How do I take off the new shoots and not damage the original bulb. Will the host bulb bloom again after the new babies are taken off? How long before the new ones bloom?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 27, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Dividing them now will likely harm all of them. This should be done during dormancy. If your area is too warm to experience a dormancy, then you will have to grow these in container, where you can provide one. This is the most common cause of lack of flowering.
Otherwise, I would look to soil nutrient imbalances. Too much nitrogen, and not enough phosphorus and potassium can cause a lack of flowering, as well.
Here are some articles that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/no-flowers-on-amaryllis.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-bloom-again.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-bulb-storage.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-outdoor-garden.htm
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Anonymous on
January 27, 2020Q.Should the stem of an Amaryllis blossom be cut once the blossom is wilted?
I was given an Amaryllis for Xmas. It has bloomed and the blossoms have now wilted. Should I cut that stem back to the bulb?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
January 28, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Yes. Cut it to within 1/2 inch of the bulb. Here are more care tips:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-bulb-storage.htm
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Anonymous on
February 10, 2020Q.My two amaryllis bulbs came in boxes with soil and grew long leaves with no flower stalk or flower ever appeared. Any idea why?
I watered and put in warm room and followed directions for 3 months. No pictures but you can imagine perhaps.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
February 10, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It's always possible the bulb was deficient before it was purchased. Once home, overwatering or lack of light could have prevented blooming. Since it has leaves, continue to feed and water according to the instructions below. You can move it outside after the threat of frost has passed. You can try to force it again in the fall or leave it planted in the ground outside in a protected area on the south side of the house. You are in zone 7 so it should be OK if mulched well in the fall. Garden amaryllis bloom in the spring.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-bloom-again.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-outdoor-garden.htm
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February 23, 2020Q.My amarylis leaves are now 2 feet tall, but have never bloomed; why?
This amaryllis was a gift which came with a bulb ready to water and grow. It has grown wonderfully for two and one-half months. Just leaves no flower seems to be going to appear.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
February 24, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Since it was a gift plant ready to initiate bloom, there is no way of knowing how it was handled previously. If you followed the instructions to get flowers and it didn't flower, there is nothing to do but prepare for the next flowering. Here is how:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-bloom-again.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/no-flowers-on-amaryllis.htm
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