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    charleybo on
    June 21, 2014
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    Thank you The ficus wrangler for your help. Yes, I am certain as these bulbs came from my mothers lycoris. I am in Ok. and right now thought the greenery is slightly browned, it is still there. Last yr. it was still there almost until the time I got the one flower. They are planted on the north side and we do water them occasionally. My mothers were planted both in the open sun exposure and in a bed under trees with little light. They bloom every yr. between Jul-Aug. she lives in SW AR. I did keep the bulbs in my garage for almost a yr. and wonder if the time of yr. they were planted could effect how long and when they bloom?

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    theficuswrangler on
    June 19, 2014
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    Here's an article on lycoris that might hold some clues: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lycoris-lily/lycoris-lily.htm.
    I would check a couple of things, like sun and moisture. And make sure you're fertilizing correctly. After that, weird as it sounds, are you sure what you've got there are lycoris? The fact that the foliage is not dying back sounds strange.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 29, 2015
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    It is certainly possible that squirrels are the culprit here. This article will help with the squirrels: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/get-rid-squirrels.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 8, 2015
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    Fall is the best season to divide and plant these in zone 6 and higher.

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    Alisma on
    April 25, 2017
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    You should keep the leaves on when you transplant them. Also, if you've had problems with excessive water, check the drainage in the new planting location to make sure it is well-drained.

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    ducatislave on
    June 6, 2017
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    You should put them in the fridge for about 3 weeks before planting this summer to force them to grow. It is a risk this late in the year however.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 20, 2018
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    This article will help you.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lycoris-lily/lycoris-lily.htm

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