Got a small question, this small green leaf that was there when I opened the box has not gotten any bigger, should I cut that off? It looks like it has stalled in growing, the scape however is doing fine. Just wondering about the other green leaf. Would I hurt the scape if I cut it down to the stem where it is growing? Here is a pic of what I am talking about, this is the leaf that is not doing anything.

Nopets, I'd just leave it. It looks like a leaf that had broken off.
K

The red on my original one has spread, it is now on the bulb where the green was before, don't know what to do about it, the really tall leaf looks like it does when it needs water, it is starting to curl up at the end. It is thick near the neck and thin at the end. The one with the red is leaning way over and looks terrible, I don't know what to do about it, I may have to throw it out because I don't want to have the one that is growing good to get it. I have separated the two and so far have seen no red on the new one. Here is a pic, as you can see the red has spread. I was moving it and the bad leaf just broke in half, now what do I do?

broken leaf, it sure had a lot of water in it.

Did you buy the fungicide spray? Shultz's (sp?) miticide-insecticide-fungicide?
K

no, I did not, I am going to be on Christmas shutdown pretty soon and we are saving every extra penny we can. I did not know what kind to get that would not stink up the house and not cost an arm or leg.

This spray doesn't stink up the house and it's very reasonable. Should be very reasonably priced. I'd look on line for other fungicidal treatments. Could be as simple as dabbing on or spraying a weak bleach solution. Up to you of course. Throwing it away would surely be the easiest "out". Guess we never said it would be easy, but when you get a problem you need to deal with it.

Got a question, is Apple Blossom a dwarf amaryllis? It looks awfully small to have that giant stem. I won't be disappointed if it is but can someone tell me from the picture?

Apple blossom is not a dwarf it is big and beautiful.

Martha,
Are you saying that the bulb looks small? If so, will require more pampering as AB bulbs can get nice and big!

I've not seen (or heard of "dwarf" amaryllis), only minis.
K

okey dokey, I was just wondering, I just watered it the way you told me to, so won't water it again for at least 7-10 days. I am anxious to see it bloom. I looked at Walmarts for minis but all they had was Apple Blossom, Red Lion, and Minerva. And no minis.

As of 12-13-2013, it is growing quite well and fast too, so far I only have one scape, but that won't be disappointing.

It is now over 12 inches tall, it also has done some interesting gymnastics since it started to grow good. Is this a good way to keep it staked up? The cloth is real soft and tied just enough to keep it from falling over. As you can see, I have a white poinsetta in the corner.

Anything that doesn't strangle it and will hold it up will be just fine. Try turning the pot several times a day as these plants tend to grow towards the light. Some are more phototropic than others and must be turned a few times a day. It's looking good....

Donna

I just looked between the two leaves, and there is something coming up, hard to tell if it has a notch or not, I just looked closer and I am pretty sure it is another scape! Yippee! Will take a picture when it grows higher.

Here is one shot of the new scape. I see the telltale notch!

Amaryllis opening up.

Looking great!
K

Looking great! I'm not so sure that it's going to be Apple Blossom though...but you'll know soon.....

That new growth between leaves looks pretty skinny/thin. I know you'll keep an eye on it and keep us posted.

I had a bulb that was supposed to be H. Apple Blossom, but it ended up being H. Susan. Pretty still.
K

I believe that the one that I thought was a scape is in fact a leaf, as you said K it is pretty thin. But here is the blooms, still not sure if it is Apple Blossom or Susan.

My neighbor just gave me another Apple Blossom amaryllis bulb, I don't know if it will grow, but I planted it and it is behind the other one. Merry Christmas to all.

Why would you think it wouldn't grow!
K

The roots looked awfully dried out.

The colorful rabbit ears!

It will grow new roots. Those dried roots are of no use to the bulb.

You need to stop worrying....the bulb will be fine once the bulb is planted and watered! As long as the bulb is fairly healthy, it will grow all sorts of fat white roots!
K

I do believe it is Susan, here is a picture of it opening its bloom.

I do think that this is a Susan Amaryllis, it is GORGEOUS!!!!

H. Susan is a soft pink. Yours sure doesn't look pink!!
K

Here is a link that might be useful: {{gwi:435407}}

Deleting duplicate post!
K

This post was edited by kaboehm on Thu, Dec 26, 13 at 14:55

I don't know what you've got there but it doesn't appear to be Susan, but who cares, it's beautiful!

Donna

Seems like we saw many H. Amigo in boxes last year...
This could be one. Trying to figure out the color...pinkish red?

K

Nopets,

Whatever it is - it is gorgeous!! Wow - and what a great color - so vibrant! That definitely adds color to your winter palette.
-J

And I have another one that I just planted the other day and it is already greening up!

There you go, sounds like you're getting the hang of it!!

Leaves are growing real good, this is a picture of them, these are on the amaryllis that just bloomed.

Oops... Not H. Amigo! Donna reminded me that H. Amigo has a thin white star. Hmmm... I didn't recall that!
K

I looked at my pictures of the Red Lion amaryllis that I had last Christmas and they look the same, so I am guessing that is what it is.

Well, it is a standard box bulb... One of the basic 3.
K

Since the blooms have died, I cut the stem down to about 2 inches above the neck, or should I cut them all the way to the neck? Here it is now.

I let my scapes wilt and then when it's limp or bend/folds over, I cut it back. That closes up the opening at the bulb. As you can see yours has left a nice hole⦠So be very careful not to get water into it.

I bottom water that amaryllis so there is no chance of getting water in it. Thanks for the tip.

That's good!! Keep DH away from the watering can!!
There are about 5 ways to handle spent scapes (cut them right off, leave them and let them wilt, let them dry up completely, cut or pull them out)...so whatever works for you is great! Not everyone is as careful with water as you are!
:-)
K

These are the leaves of the amaryllis that just bloomed, they are really getting tall.

Martha,
I have to ask about the clipping of the tufted titmouse that is prominent in so many of your photos. Is that a common bird in your area?
K

yes it is, they love the sunflower seeds and the suet cakes also, they are here all the time no matter what season it is. They are so pretty.

These are the leaves from the old amaryllis that bloomed this year, I had to help support the leaves because they were trying to flop over. The picture of the Tufted Titmouse is in the picture too, I saw one today, tried to take its picture but they are really quick, they fly in grab a bite and take off, so it is really hard to get one. Besides my feet were getting cold from standing by the front door, it is made with glass instead of wood and it does not stop the cold from coming in the bottom when the wind blows, this spring if we are still here I am going to ask the neighbor who works with wood how hard it would be to make a front door so that it will block some of the winter weather.

Hi everyone if you live in Canada try storing your bulbs in the fridge in a paper bag mark the date on the bag and store it for 3 months I been growing for 5 years and no bloom now putting them in the fridge it been working great now I have to buy different colors
Lorna

Martha,
hehehe...love the rope!! I may put some green twisty plant ties in an envelope and ship it off to you!!
K

I bought an amaryllis bulb two months ago, was hoping for a Xmas bloom. Hah ! It has not grown even a smidge ! lol The bulb is green and solid, can anyone tell me why and what to do about this please ?