I'm experimenting with that this summer but won't know till the winter if it made any difference.

Sometimes the bulb uses too much of it's resources to bloom the second year.If the plant is healthy expect blooms next season.

Inneresting!!

Thanks, gone2seed. So I should bring the pots in when cool weather arrives?

I don't here but if I lived in the frozen north of Kentucky I wood.

LOL, yep, it gets pretty darned cold here in the winter!

Most of my amaryllis in pots do not bloom every year. I don't know why, maybe too much dryness. The plants in the yard usually bloom every year.

you all are making me jealous all i have are apple blossom and red lion planted out side but going to host co-op this year so i plan to expand my collection do any of you trade small bulb lets ive given some to a bunch of people mine ill get 2-4 per year out side if i let go for a few years its a full patch they have no room and start growing out the ground!

im jealous

Mike I probably have some small bulbs on at least two of mine. I will look for pictures this weekend and post the two I know that have multiplied. I am going to be building a raised bed this fall I hope so I can have some good drainage for more .

does anyone know how much sun they really need? and how much water they need?
I am getting 35-40 in the next few days and need to know where to plant them mine outside get full sun and little water until rainy season with is now they do good but want to make sure i pick the best location. then im hosting a co-op and i wounder how many ill get threw that? the worst thing is the person giving me the bulbs cant tell me what kind they are. but they are BIG 1 mabe 2 bloom spike big!
mike

Here in Florida they will do fine in full sun PROVIDED they have over wintered in the ground and thus can get accustomed gradually.If in pots I would give them a shady spot.

Dear all, a picture I got at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show I thought you may like.
Regards.
Neil.

NEILMUIR1 said:Dear all, a picture I got at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show I thought you may like.
Regards.
Neil.

Wow and thank you for posting this.It is especially welcome since mine are through for this year.

If I see anything else which I may, I will put them on for you!
Kindest Regards from England.
Neil.

Thanks Neil!!!!!

I HAVE A CO-OP THREAD STARTED for amaryllis and hippeastrum I had to cut choices down but i can get jumbo bulbs 40 cm + come over and see if i can get you something your looking for here is the thread no co-op charge and no charge for bags! will combine with my adenium co-op ship flat rate or cheapest way i can!

The thread "ORDER THREAD FOR AMARYLLIS Co-op By CHEFMIKE...." in Classifieds and Group Buys forum

I can get several sizes so if you dont see it ask order soon they sell out quick. NO MIN ORDER as A CO-OP WE ONLY NEED TO ORDER 5 OF EACH VARIETY.


THANKS
MIKE

Hello everyone. I am sharing Lima's photo taken in January this year.

This crazy one blooms twice a year, spring and fall.

Hey don't knock it!!!

Georgeous bloom.I have one Lima blooming out of season.Maybe I will remember to get a picture today.