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Sat, Feb 18, 12 at 11:34
| Hi,
I rescued an amyrilis bulb from a yard sale last year. This year, I put the bulb in water to try and get it to flower. Fail. Anyway, it's growing new leaves and seems relatively happy. I know that I can't leave it in water forever. What kind of soil and container should I use? The kit came with a non-draining container and a gigantic peat plug. What would be ideal? Thanks in advance, and for all you teachers out there.... HAPPY VACATION |
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| Put it in a pot about 2 inches bigger than the bulb is around. WELL draining potting mix. Sink the bulb half way in and water well. I add extra perlite to potting mixes, about equal parts of each. Acclimate it to full Sun and feed regularly. |
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- Posted by crazytbone (My Page) on Sat, Feb 18, 12 at 18:39
| Why do garden centers put the bulbs in vases with just water when they're trying to sell them in bloom? |
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- Posted by love_the_yard z9A Jax FL (My Page) on Sat, Feb 18, 12 at 20:11
| There is an Amaryllis Forum which may be helpful. See link below. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Amaryllis Hippeastrum Forum
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