Did you notice anything in the photo immediately above these words?Perhaps the photo below will help?
This amaryllis is my second to begin growing. This is because I could wait no longer for these ladies to begin growing on their own. I brought this amaryllis bulb upstairs and began watering her. Two days later, she'd begun to sprout. Greatly encouraged, I brought the rest of the ladies upstairs and watered them!This is amaryllis bulb "Number One." I took this picture yesterday.
And this photo was taken today.
:-)
What a difference a day makes!Wait a minute!
You might want to scroll back up to see those first two photos again...
the ones with the ladies in waiting...
Now look closely at the photo below...
do you see a little something unusual?
Hold still...And let me catch my breath!
;-)
What's this????
Have a great day!!!
(p.s. Do you think I should let that little "side-winder" grow, or remove the dirt and put him in another pot?)
Aren't amaryllis exciting to watch? I don't think there is anything that grows faster.
ReplyDeleteThis is so exciting to watch! One day made such great difference!
ReplyDeleteI just started capsicum seeds and waiting for them to pop out!
best to you
They are growing fast. Soon you'll be showing us their blooms!
ReplyDeleteI'd say let him grow and then separate them when you repot for next summer. I did this for many years till I had more amaylis that I knew what to do with!
ReplyDeleteYou have a real treat in store with all those bulbs just bursting out...such fast growth! I must get me some of those next year.
ReplyDeleteA lot of excitement sprouting there!
ReplyDeleteCameron
And the norfolk pine is very cute, too. I just re-potted mine today. My amaryllis has two red buds getting ready to burst!!!
ReplyDeleteThey really do seem to need a little TLC coaxing to get going. I posted pictures of my blooming amaryllis in early January or maybe earlier, I can't remember exactly but I've still got flowers. They are amazing plants. Good luck with yours.
ReplyDeleteHi Shady,
ReplyDeleteAgain you remind me that ours are still waiting patiently down in the basement! We must get them upstairs and started soon to tide us over till it finally warms up and we can start enjoying the outdoor bulbs...
Yours look like they're doing great and keep us posted when they bloom!
I love the way amaryllis suddenly just go for it and really start shooting up.
ReplyDeleteLeave the 'side-winder' to get on with what he's good at - he's trying so hard! You can always split him later on.
Bobbie, They are amazing! The only thing I've had that Completely Amazed me years ago, was when I first grew an avocado seed! ;-))
ReplyDeleteHooray. FINALLY, right?!! You've been waiting so patiently for such a long time. I'm glad you're finally seeing a little action. Looks like you have a nice collection of bulbs too ~ what colors are they?? I'll be interested to see them bloom.
ReplyDeleteOh I so, so hope that mine grows again. I fear it won't, but if not, I will get another and treat it more kindly. I look forward to more pictures of yours :)
ReplyDeleteKathleen, You're right... FINALLY! Perhaps patience can be a virtue, but we'll see what happens here. :-)
ReplyDeleteMany of these are supposed to be red, as I purchased most of them after Christmas a year ago for $1 each! At the time, I thought they'd be blooming in time for Valentine's Day... to give to friends. However, all they did was grow leaves. (They were small bulbs.) Quite the episode, huh?
EB, I think that all aspects of gardening are learning ventures. I set mine in a pretty shady, sheltered spot last summer and made sure they were watered often. They grew "like crazy" and the bulbs were really healthy when I brought them indoors.
I know I left a comment..ah blogger, you comment eater! I saw the cutest little amaryllis holders...they were pieces of copper wire that are looped around the stem and support the heavy bloom... They were stuck in the soil. I thought you might like this idea.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see them bloom...
Gail
Gail, what a great idea! I also remember you made fiddle heads for your ferns. What gauge copper did you use?? (Where did you find it?)
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful... thank you for sharing your fabulous photography. I love visiting your blog about gardening.... isn't the internet amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteStop by my garden sometime.!
Hi Bren, You are very complimentary! :-) The internet is amazing. :-)
ReplyDeleteVery Cool. Can't wait to see the flowers.
ReplyDeleteMBT, Me, too! ;-) Thanks for visiting. I know all you Chicago Garden Bloggers are Very Busy getting ready for Spring Fling.
ReplyDeleteYour collection looks about like mine! I waited a bit late to start some, and I did what you did - just potted them up and they started growing. I'd let the "baby" stay attached to the mother bulb until at least the end of summer. That's what I usually do.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your blooms!
Hello, Please don't feel slighted if you left a comment above and don't find a reply. I think there's been a comment-eater in my computer! I really did reply to everyone between Bobbie and Nutty Gnome... but I don't know where they went!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kylee for the advice about waiting through the summer on the little fellow. :-)