OK TO ALL HERE IS SOME INFO ON PLANTING AND CARING FROM THE SHIPPER
PLANTING TO BLOOM TIME ABOUT 5-6 WEEKS
THE REST IS WHAT THEY SAY
"Amaryllis may be forced in any well ventilated and well heated area. Maintain a CONSTANT temperature day and
night of 26° C to 28° C (79° F to 82° F) for optimal results - bottom heating is preferred. During the forcing period the temperature
should never fall below 22° C (72° F) or rise above 30° C (86° F). Ensure that the area is well ventilated and that the relative
humidity of the air remains as low as possible. A greenhouse in which the above requirements can be maintained is ideal but
Hippeastrums may be forced in full light as well as in darkness (until stage 2) as long as the above guidelines as to
temperature, ventilation and humidity are followed. If the bulbs have been forced in the dark until stage 2, the plants will need
from 4 to 7 days in medium light intensity to form chlorophyll. Rotate pots through 180° (a half turn) every few days if the light
source is oblique from one side. Low light conditions and lower temperatures during forcing will result in taller stems at
flowering. High light conditions and higher temperatures during forcing will promote shorter stems at flowering
Timing
To delay the flowering, place pots at 9° C (48° F) at stage 2 (before opening of the first bud). At this temperature growth will
virtually come to a halt and the plants may be kept at this temperature for up to 10 days. To make the plants resume growth,
move the pots to a warmer area. No water should be administered while the plants are 9° C (48° F). To ACCELERATE growth,
increase the temperature in the greenhouse, always ensuring an even, constant temperature day and night. Do not exceed
30° C (86° F).
Soil Requirements, Planting, & Watering
Use sterilized planting medium with a pH 6.00 to 6.80. The medium must be well draining. Never use fresh manure
or tree bark as part of the medium. Ideally the soil mix should consist of 1/3 peat, 1/3 sand, 1/3 compost or 1/2 peat and 1/2 sand
or 60% coarse peat + 40% perlite. Branded potting soils such as Sunshine #4 may also be used. Use clean pots which will
accommodate the bulb(s) comfortably without much room to spare. Pots must have drainage holes. Do not damage or remove
existing roots. Hold the bulb so that the roots hang down into the pot. Firm in the medium around the bulb so that no air
pockets remain amongst the roots. The bulb nose should be above the rim of the pot, and the shoulders of the bulb just above
the surface of the medium. Pots may be placed against each other on the bench. Do not use saucers. After planting, water
thoroughly and firm down the medium well. Subsequently, the medium should be kept only slightly moist. It is important not
to overwater as this will inhibit root formation. A slightly dry medium will stimulate regrowth of the root system. Use tepid
water of approximately the same temperature as the greenhouse air temperature. Do not water over the bulb noses.
I AM SELLING FOR CHRISTMAS SOME OF MINE STARTED TO GROW SO i DID TURN MY FRIDGE UP AND HAVE A CRISPER FULL OF BULBS THE REST ARE KEEPT IN THE DARKEST COOLEST PART OF HOUSE
HERE IS A GREAT SITE TO MAKE YOUR BULBS RE BLOOM THEY MAY GIVE YOU SOME IDEA ON BLOOMING
HOPE THIS HELPS DONT FREEZE THE BULBS ALMOST DID THAT
MIKE
, but should we pot those bulbs up straight away now?
