Just remembered the name of the bub I had enjoyed so much---Aphrodite!

If you want to grow them indoors, you can bring them inside and put them in a window that gets good light, but not too hot. Many on the list grow them as evergreens. They don't tolerate freezing temps, and you don't say if 50 is the daytime high or night time low. The one with rotten roots, I'd pull those off and let the bulb dry out a bit.

We have an FAQ (search this forum for FAQ) and it tells you how to get your bulbs to bloom again, plus it has lots of good info on growing them in general!!

Good luck and it's easy to love them...as they really don't require that much care and will reward you with lovely blooms! H. Aphrodite is aptly named!

Thanks kaboehm! So I've pulled off the rotted roots and brought it indoors. Should I repot it to continue growing or let it dry out and rest? This bulb was in a pot with no drainage holes. I should have known better! Not a good idea for pots outside.

In the hosta forum, the FAQ is clearly labelled at the top of the forum. But that is not so for this forum. So I go to the top of the page and put in the search "FAQ" for amaryllis. Just a minute---I found what you were talking about! Wow. There is a lot of good information! Thanks for pointing it out.

Trying to get my previous thread about Aphrodite to link. Aphrodite bloomed like this for me (previous thread)

Rot and too much water is probably the most common cause of death as many of the boxed bulbs have pots that don't have drainage. I'd probably let it dry out for a couple of days. What shape are the leaves in? Does it have leaves?

I remember your original post. Lovely indeed!

I would love to have the opportunity to take pictures of Aphrodite again. I love that sparkle in the closeup. Glad you liked the photos too.

The leaves are long and green, but are bent down right at the top of the bulb. There are about six leaves. I suppose the rotting began in the spring (it was fine up until I took it outdoors), and it just didn't have the strength to produce more leaves. I am wondering whether I should just let the leaves yellow, cut them and allow it to rest.

I am hoping to get another amaryllis from a nearby garden center when they get them in. They are more expensive but the bulb is a good size and they had had some nice ones I thought. I was thinking of purchasing Charisma last year, but couldn't decide. Then it was gone.

I just bought my first amaryllis bulb from a hardware store this last weekend :) I'm in zone 3 so growing it inside. I love your aphrodite!! It's beautiful. Now I'm going to go search for that FAQ ;)

Yay Amanda!!! We'll get you hooked!! Careful, CHAD seems most infective after the first year!!

CHAD....???

I like it!

yes, you can also substitute the 'H' with hosta … unless you live in Florida … don't get hung up over it.

Actually....H is "Horticultural".....covers anyone with plant acquisition disorders!