Shmoopie11 Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 My daughter got a bulb kit for Christmas, but put to together at my mother's place and threw the box out. No one there can remember what it is (lol or even who gave it to her to ask them!). I'm sure it is something simple and common but I am not a green thumb at all! The plant is doing good, but I do not know what to with it now. If I could identify it, I'd know if I have to plant it outside or keep it in but get it in a larger pot. Thanks in advance!!! PS - The cats knocked some of the dirt out earlier, I will put more back in today lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Maybe an amarylis. Looks like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlakergirl Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I think it is an amyrillis. It should send up one flower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Either red or white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlakergirl Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 http://edgar-freundlich.wrytestuff.com/swa262669.htm I found this link about planting. Also has more than one flower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seuly Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 It is an Amaryllis. The flowers could be one of many colors: reds, oranges, salmons, mahogany, magenta, deep rose, Victorian pinks, white, creamy yellow, lemon-lime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoopie11 Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Awesome, thanks! Thats what I initially thought since they are common in the store around Christmas. However when I read about them online it said there should be a flower stalk?...but then again, that isn't to say that the kid or the cats broke it off ;D. I'll have to move it to the porch in a few weeks then. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jettavwdrvr Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Awesome, thanks! Thats what I initially thought since they are common in the store around Christmas. However when I read about them online it said there should be a flower stalk?...but then again, that isn't to say that the kid or the cats broke it off ;D. I'll have to move it to the porch in a few weeks then. Thanks! My backyard is filled with those and they will grow those very long fronds without any stalk. When you least expect it, the stalk will shoot up and start to bud. It seems like the stalk shoots up overnight. They are beautiful and fragrant when they bloom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoopie11 Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Thanks, Jetta! I am actually excited about this thing now. I haven't killed it yet, so that's a good sign lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jettavwdrvr Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I think it is an amyrillis. It should send up one flower. Mine have one stalk that opens up with 5 - 10 flowers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jettavwdrvr Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Here's one of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 this was taken in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Here's one of mine. ....I have one of those in my yard, here in PA (orange flowers). Since its colder here maybe's why it grows only two flowers at most. And yes the flowers seem to appear very suddenly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Around here the flower stalk usually comes up first and then the leaves. If mine get leaves first they never do flower. Jetta, those are fantastic. Makes me want to move south. And jer I'm really surprised that amarylis overwinter in PA. Are you fairly far south? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 It is an Amaryllis. The flowers could be one of many colors: reds, oranges, salmons, mahogany, magenta, deep rose, Victorian pinks, white, creamy yellow, lemon-lime. Where on earth can I find those other colors? The individual ones like Jennifuel's, I only ever find in the white or red. Then again, maybe I am always too late in selection and the red or white are the only ones left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 You have to order them from catalogues. I had a small green one once but it wasn't all that successful. I really want one of the spider ones. Here is a whole page with vendors. http://davesgarden.com/products/ps/search.php?search_text=amaryllis&submit=Search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petee Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 You usually have to order the uncommon colors. Around Christmas you can find red, white and some pinks. They are the flower version of wine-in-a-box! Open and water. Presto. Then getting them to bloom a second time can be a bear. Suncha at the Nelson House has one in the window that she does nothing to. It blooms! Makes me nuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 You usually have to order the uncommon colors. Around Christmas you can find red, white and some pinks. They are the flower version of wine-in-a-box! Open and water. Presto. Then getting them to bloom a second time can be a bear. I get mine to bloom 3-4 times a year. just let them die down, trim the leaves off leaving about 3 inches above bulb and don't water for about 2 weeks, then start watering again and they start to grow again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petee Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Mine NEVER die off. I've tried not watering them for months and they are still hanging in there. They're in the foyer waiting for summer so I can chuck them outside for a summer of fun! I can raise some of the most difficult plants, then you come along with something simple and it sticks it's tongue out at me! I'm jealous! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I have a black thumb when it comes to houseplants, but those I can get to grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Around here the flower stalk usually comes up first and then the leaves. If mine get leaves first they never do flower. Jetta, those are fantastic. Makes me want to move south. And jer I'm really surprised that amarylis overwinter in PA. Are you fairly far south? Used to live in southern-most part of PA, but been in this area awhile now. Mine probably are not amarylis, but looked kinda similar. It just regenerates every spring, fronds first then flowers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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