a few ?'s

17 years ago

what is a scape? I am thinking the upcoming bloom.

Also when everyone is saying CHAD what does that mean?

Also when you are listing your crosses how do you do it? Is it the one the pollen is from and the one you are pollinating?

Then one more question...my DH has a greenhouse that he has uses for his inventory for his landscaping business. Would it hurt to put my amaryllis in there after they bloom? The temperature is pretty much controlled but does vary some but probably no more than my house. Plus during the summer I was going to sit them outside but my porch is covered and they probably would not get enough sun. I go to the greenhouse almost daily b/c my ferns and some other houseplants I am starting are there so I would be able to check on them. Then I guess I would need to bring them home to my basement later for their dormant period or whatever it is called. That last question might should have been it own post... Sorry!!

Kimmie

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kimmie_72
Original Author
17 years ago
I forgot to tell you I only have a total of four - 2 Grand Prix and 2 Aphrodite at least that is what it said when I bought them from colorblends. I had never ordered from them b4 so I am not sure how reliable they are but the flowers have been beautiful.You actually have to order in groups of three so my mom has one of each that I will probably end up with after the finish blooming.
kioni
17 years ago
Here you go kimmie:

Chad: compulsive hippeastrum aquisition disorder.

You can also search the site (at the bottom of the screen), which is what I did when I became curious as to just WHO this Chad person is!

Here is a link that might be useful: Chad defined:
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kimmie_72
Original Author
17 years ago
Well I definetly can see how one could become labeled CHAD...Thanks!
frank27603
17 years ago
Hi Kimmie!

You are right, the scape is the bloom stalk that the bloom bud grows on.

CHAD is a beast and there is NO cure! HAHA!

Yes, your bulbs would love to be in the greenhouse where they can soak up lots of light and stay warm. They may require more watering if the temp is considerably warmer in there. They will love the summer sun outside and yes, a cool basement is ideal for dormancy if you are wanting to force them to rebloom next season.

Have fun with them. It sounds like your collection has just begun! I've only heard good things about Colorblends. I LOVE drooling over their catalogue!

-Frank