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Amaryllis Bulb
« on: February 08, 2016, 11:06:18 »
I didn't manage to save last years amaryllis but this years is doing very well.

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Re: Amaryllis Bulb
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2016, 07:52:49 »
Looking good, and a lovely colour. 
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Re: Amaryllis Bulb
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2016, 17:10:22 »
I picked one up today in the garden centre for 50p any tips?

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Re: Amaryllis Bulb
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2016, 18:25:57 »
I picked one up today in the garden centre for 50p any tips?

Just opened the box and the bulb is sopping wet look like its sweated i have potted on in dry soil in the hope the bulb has not started to rot.
Looks like its tried to flower and long white stem up about 8 inches and snapped in half :(

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Re: Amaryllis Bulb
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2016, 18:44:43 »
Provided the bulb is firm then it should be OK. They will flower at almost anytime , I have got  a sheet that I used to give out when I did pot plant talks, I could email to you if you like but I must stress it is my idea of what I do I do not claim it to be the only or best way. They should  ,being bulbs flower every year.

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Re: Amaryllis Bulb
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2016, 19:41:26 »
Provided the bulb is firm then it should be OK. They will flower at almost anytime , I have got  a sheet that I used to give out when I did pot plant talks, I could email to you if you like but I must stress it is my idea of what I do I do not claim it to be the only or best way. They should  ,being bulbs flower every year.

The bulb did seam firm all be it a little squiddy on the outside i am hoping the potting on compost (John Innis) will absorbe the liquid and feed the plant :) would love more info

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Re: Amaryllis Bulb
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2016, 20:00:18 »
If you let me have your email address I can send a copy to you of my suggested way of treating the bulbs. My email address is in my blog

 

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