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- Q.Naked Lady Seeds - The the little bulb at the end of the flower. Are those seeds? Snd how or can I plant them ...
- Q.How Do I Get Bulbs That I Have Raised To Bloom? - I have propagated amaryllis from seeds 2.5 years ago. Several are now 20-24 cm in circumference. I brought them in ...
- Q.When You Winter Amaryllis Do You Put Them In A Box With A Lid Then Place In Cool Dark Place. - Do I need a lid on the box I placed my dormat amaryllis in. Or just an open box in ...
- Q.How Can I Make My Amaryllis Plant Bloom At Christmas - It has been on my porch and has grown long leaves. DoI cut it down and store in a dark ...
- Q.My Amaryllis Bulb Looks Dead And It Has No New Sprouts. Is There Anything I Can Do? - Is is indoors
- Q.Lowest Temp Amaryllis Will Surive - I have 100 Amaryllis bulbs and some have buds on now. We live in zone 10-a. What is the lowest ...
- Q.Drooping Amaryllis Leaves On Indoor Plant - leaves of amaryllis are drooping - flower stem is upright but hasn't bloomed yet. Should I cut them?
Asked by
ccandyredden on
August 30, 2022
Inola Ok. 74036Q.Naked Lady Seeds
The the little bulb at the end of the flower. Are those seeds? Snd how or can I plant them to grow bulbs.? (The pink flowers with the for flowers on top.)
Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 30, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. From your description, it does sound like they have gone to seed. You can compare yours to images from google to confirm. the Technical name of your plant is Amaryllis belladonna.
Planting them from seed is quite easy, however, you won't see any flowers for up to a decade, this way.
This article will offer more information on the care of the flower:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-belladonna/growing-amaryllis-lilies.htm
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- Asked by
Lorraine.mckay on
October 12, 2023
Ottawa, Canada zone 5AQ.How Do I Get Bulbs That I Have Raised To Bloom?
I have propagated amaryllis from seeds 2.5 years ago. Several are now 20-24 cm in circumference. I brought them in for the winter, put them in pots with their long leaves attached. They are in a sunny window. My questions: how do I get them to bloom and are they too immature to bloom? Do I cut back the leaves? Do I make them go dormant?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 12, 2023
Certified ExpertA.Yes, they are likely to immature to flower. This can take anywhere from 3 to 5 years with proper care. This collection of articles will help you with the care of the plant:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum
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mbeav1 on
October 16, 2023
Dallas,Tx 75232Q.When You Winter Amaryllis Do You Put Them In A Box With A Lid Then Place In Cool Dark Place.
Do I need a lid on the box I placed my dormat amaryllis in. Or just an open box in a cool dark place.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 17, 2023
Certified ExpertA.Either way is OK. I prefer to leave it exposed to air so that it has less of a chance to rot.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-bulb-storage.htm
This collection of articles will help you with Amaryllis care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum
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mrandmrsaloha on
November 17, 2023
Lakewood,Colorado 80228Q.How Can I Make My Amaryllis Plant Bloom At Christmas
It has been on my porch and has grown long leaves. DoI cut it down and store in a dark room? Do I water or fertilize it?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
November 17, 2023
Certified ExpertA.This will be due to a lack of dormancy. This is necessary to get it to bloom. Taper off watering a little at a time until the leaves start to die off. Once this is done, it will need a rest period in a dark, cool location for anywhere between 1 and 3 months. After, you will introduce it to light, slowly while starting to water as well.
By this time, it should be blooming.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/no-flowers-on-amaryllis.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum
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November 23, 2023 - Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 25, 2023
Certified ExpertA.Did it get its dormant period? Followed by fresh potting soil, light and water? Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-bloom-again.htm
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Karen King on
January 8, 2024
Zone 10-aQ.Lowest Temp Amaryllis Will Surive
I have 100 Amaryllis bulbs and some have buds on now. We live in zone 10-a. What is the lowest temp can they stand without danger to buds.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 8, 2024
Certified ExpertA.Amaryllis is completely hardy in your area. They can withstand temperatures down to zone 8.
They don't care much for temperatures below around 50 degrees, though, when they are actively growing, and below 20 during dormancy.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/amaryllis-hippeastrum/amaryllis-outdoor-garden.htm
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texaslass47 on
January 11, 2024
south hadley massQ.Drooping Amaryllis Leaves On Indoor Plant
leaves of amaryllis are drooping - flower stem is upright but hasn't bloomed yet. Should I cut them?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 11, 2024
Certified ExpertA.With an indoor Amaryllis It is common to overwater. My red Amaryllis sit in the back of my tent and get forgotten about many times, though they won't flower well with neglect. It will survive just fine with conditions on the drier side better than it will fare with wet conditions. As with any plant, though, frequent watering with proper drying between is best as both overly wet and dry conditions can cause limp leaves.
Since it hasn't bloomed yet, there is no reason that it should be entering dormancy at this time. I don't suspect this to be the case.
Lack of light can be an issue, as well. This will usually be accompanied by noticeable stretching and lots of light coloration at the base of the leaves. This is another one that is very common.
Be sure to give your flowers a dormancy each year, as well.
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