What to do now and going forward (Amaryllis)?
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Amaryllis blossoms broke off - now what?
Comments (25)Donna, thanks a lot for your help! This bulb I'm talking about is one I purchased recently and it's sitting in coconut coir, basically all under the surface in a small pot. My gut tells me it's not really a big bulb and it has just seen 2 huge scapes ( 4 flowers on each) through blooming. I have to go easy on watering and fertilizing as the medium tends to retain water for too long and I'm not sure what the root situation is like. So, judging by what I guessed and what you said, the stash of nutrients in the stems might come in handy... I guess I'll just leave them on for the time being. BTW, below is the flower of that bulb. Does anyone have any idea what the hybrid name might be? It's really rather deep dark red. Bought it at a local florist's, not a supermarket, and the tag had a really dark, "Carmen"-like flower in the picture... Thanks again!...See MoreAnchor seal go forward or go back
Comments (4)Since I wrapped the posts w/azek, I actually left the wrap proud by 1" on top so that I could glue a block onto the back of Ipe cap. The block would drop inside the azek wrap on top of the salt post. I then would attach the cap by shooting a nail into the block through the azek. Thus no fasheners thru the top of the cap (potential weak point).By laminating the cap w/ the block did I stablize the cap or stress the cap. And why not anchorseal the whole thing since it already has so much on it? Would the AS stabilize it and would the rich color remain if the Anchorseal was renewed? Scott...See MoreJust a beginner at Amaryllis. Bulb with rotted roots---what do I do?
Comments (13)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....See MoreLooking forward to blooms now
Comments (4)I agree with Sheila. You can feed them organics any time of year and it will be good for them. Looking forward to seeing some beautiful photos soon!...See Morerouge21_gw (CDN Z5b/6a)
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