I have always wanted to grow an Amaryllis, and @Pacnorwest's encouragement had me seeking one. They wouldn't ship to me on line due to the colder temperatures ( no living items that may freeze). I finally had the good timing to find one in the local little hardware store. The variety is Apple Blossom. When it came out of the box, it already had new growth. I potted into a larger pot than the one provided, as I'm hoping to keep it going after the blossoms are spent. I am a little concerned about the damaged shoot that was present when I opened it. It's only been four days, and the main shoot has grown considerably. I'm assuming this will be where the blossoms come from. Has anyone had this type of damage? I'm hoping it will just grow out, although I'm unsure if it is going to be leaves? Any advice from the Amaryllis growers out there would be appreciated. I'm very excited to finally be able to grow this beauty.
Melody Mc. It’s snowing in the pic…snow pic looks so peaceful. Isn’t it nice to know your amaryllis will be blooming soon. It looks good. So far a couple of my Hippeastrum are sending up blooms. I have to add grow flowering lights the cloud gods have turned off the light for winter. Not even a window during the day will work .
Thank you - I was worried about the mashed part that is sticking out, that perhaps I wouldn't get leaves. The spike is definitely growing every day. @Pacnorwest - I looked up Hippeastrum and from what I understand, what we are calling Amaryllis is actually Hippeastrum? "It’s unclear whether the plant cataloged as Amaryllis was a true Amaryllis (Amaryllis belladonna) from South Africa or a Hippeastrum (Hippeastrum equestre) from South America. The plant scientists argued until finally in 1987 the International Botanical Congress decided that the flower being sold as Amaryllis all over the country was in actuality Hippeastrum. But the name Amaryllis has remained." May I ask Pac, if I have that large bud on top of the spike, does it mean mine will flower? When do you know if you need grow lights to get it to bloom?
Very nice explaination . The bulbs from south of the equator will bloom in late spring -summer again during the next summer- once the first bloom for the Holiday season is complete. The bulbs grown north of the equator will grow in late winter-spring once the holiday bloom is spent. Remove the blooms at the top of the bulb and strappy leaves will grow thruout the season to revitalize the energy in the bulb for next season blooms. Grow as an house plant or when temps are warm to place outside until next July. At the end of fall…Cut the strappy leaves off to top of the bulb, place in a dark cool place to rest.In oct replant bulbs for another holiday bloom. There are also belladonna bulbs that are hardy bulbs thru cooler temps to last out in gardens thru winters that bloom outside in July - sept. I leave them in ground even in 5F. Good drainage is key. At the top of your stalk now showing where the swollen tip section is located is where the flower bud is forming. It will be a beauty soon. Looking foreword to pi’c’s of your Amaryllis bloom .
