This is not my plant. I took it home because it was living in an interior hallway at my dentists office. No windows at all, just overhead light. He and his staff seemed clueless that all plants need some sort of light. He won it at a fund-raiser. It was in a large basket with a bunch of orchids (his words) but they all died. I offered to take it and see if it was still alive. It spent 8 months sitting in this dark hallway. He stated it had beautiful flowers but they fell off as did the leaves. He thought it was coming back to life as he saw the beginnings of a leaf. But that died too. So, I did some reading. Seems its a high light and fast grower. Any growing instructions would be appreciated. I don't think I have a pot big enough for it and might put it in a basket. Wonder if I should use bark, sphag mix or just bare root? Not even sure if its alive although the bulbs are firm and green. I see some roots which look viable coming out the small pot its stuck in. I will try to cut this pot away from the plant. What did I get myself into?? Jane

OK! Here we are, the mystery has bloomed. It's quite small actually and I like it. There are 4 blooms on the one scape and they are red-red, not the coral one that I thought it was. That must be the lone amaryllis sulking on the other end of the patio that produced no scapes or blooms this year. This one is a perfect shape and has a darker throat. I wil try selfing and also pollinating with some saved "Lemon and Lime" pollen I have saved with flash after dusk Any Ideas? It could be anything I suppose.

The closest one yet. . . but still no dice! Is there really someone out there that can figure this mystery out!? Here are a couple hints: #3 - a place in California #4 - woof woof! #9 - first word rhymes with 'boat'

Ethan and Jay, here is my much appreciated Tamarind tree. It is where to go, if you are looking for "chicks" -- the fat-bottomed "chickEN" types(G). I love the tiny, delicate-looking foliage that starts out pink. I like the way the tree closes its leaves tightly when stressed by wind, to protect itself. I love the gnarly, fissured bark and orchid-like blooms. The yummy pods of sweet/tart fruit are the icing on the cake! My tree stood up fine to hurricanes, and the recent 34 degree night. There are no negatives about this plant that I know of. It is a keeper! Lisa