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Commented: Amaryllis not blooming? Woodrose, it's not a problem, it's just the way any bulb may grow. Almost all of my bulbs send leaves first, and flower buds maybe up to 2-4 weeks after the leaves. I have no experience with Marquis, ...
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Commented: Basal Plate Trimming?!? Actually, a 3/4" thick basal plate is quite thick and really does need some trimming so I think you made a good choice on that. I'm a bit shocked you were sold a bulb with such a thick plate. Bu...
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Commented: Can I Chip A Flower Bulb Without Fungicide And Still Get Good Results? If you have any rooting hormone powder, there's some fungicide in that. I've never chipped a bulb so don't know if rooting hormone would be recommended; but I kind of doubt that it would hurt, and if ...
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