I potted my Amaryllis Benfica on November 23rd, about 6 weeks ago. Here’s what it looks like–two stems, the tallest being about 5 inches, and several leaves. According to the grower, it’s supposed to bloom approximately 8-10 weeks after planting and will be around 2 feet tall. I hope it’s not going to be stunted…it must be getting ready to go through a growth spurt. It’s in a south-facing window getting as much sun as it possible can here in mostly-cloudy New England.
Amaryllis update–halfway there?
7 Comments to “Amaryllis update–halfway there?”
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Pretty already (love the leaves) but you’re right, a growth spurt will have to be on the way….to meet that deadline!
Even if it takes longer, they are so worth it. I just love amaryllis! 🙂
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My amaryllis did the same thing… attempted to bloom without growing taller. That’s the first time I’ve had that happen. I did nothing different from previous years, so I am blaming it on ‘cheap bulbs’. I hope yours does better!
Carol, May Dreams Gardens
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I am betting on more length in the flowering stems – maybe the bulb has concentrated on setting the bud and the stems will follow.
Re: cheap bulbs mentioned by Carol above. I have two amaryllis on the go. I bought one at the grocery store on sale. It is disappointing since it has produced leaves without any flowers. The other one should be blooming in a few weeks . I guess I’ll know better next time not to buy a cheap bulb.
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Yes, it really does look like it’s putting all its energy into those chubby buds. Gosh, I’ll bet its gestating a magnificent pair of showy flowers in there.
Diane at Sand to Glass
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I’m going to hope that the stem growth comes at toward the end, just before the bloom then! This wasn’t a cheap Home Depot-type bulb….it was mail-order from a reputable New England grower and is supposed to be a “lusty giant” according to the catalog.
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Maybe now that the days are getting longer and there is more sun it will grow faster.
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Some of my Amaryllis bloomed on short stems this year, but they’re still beautiful. Here are a couple of pictures on my blog:
http://heirloomgardener.blogspot.com/2008/01/amaryllis-in-bloom.html
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