Amaryllis Season is back!

[NYCorchidman]

I thought I would post this picture from last year as I did not get to take good pictures this year and the one already posted is rather poor.

January of 2013. Two stalks opened flowers at the same time and it was such a show!!!

[NYCorchidman]

They all popped open and I can see the buds inside.
I have no idea what to call this layer that envelop the buds, as in sheath for orchids.

In the last photo, you can see the tip of the second flower scape on the bottom left.

I think I will see a big show in a couple of days! yay!!!

Unfortunately, both scapes on Show Master are touching the wall and I will have to cut them for vase as soon as the first flower opens. The plant has lots of leaves going on and I really can't move the whole pot around at this point. oh, well...

I will enjoy the flowers regardless.

[No-Pro-mwa]

Nice. I never did have much luck getting them to rebloom. And may I ask what is the evergreen ones. Do they not have to have a rest?

[RosieC]

Mine has just got to the stage of your second picture, with a shorter stem and bud from the second bulb. So glad it decided to flower after all this year

[NYCorchidman]

Showing off my Show Master!
I love this variety and the name sooo fits the flowers.

One stalk has six flowers and the other one four.
Last year, I think they both had five on each. I guess they really want to have 10 flowers.

I had to cut them off the bulb before the first flower opens as both stalks were leaning right up against the wall.

You just have have to see this flower in person.
Just beautiful!!!!!

My Benfica has also opened. Typicall 4, but very nice deep red. I just have to take some decent pictures of it soon.

Enjoy~

[NYCorchidman]

Originally Posted by No-Pro-mwa

Nice. I never did have much luck getting them to rebloom. And may I ask what is the evergreen ones. Do they not have to have a rest?

Do you have a papillio??

Any Amaryllis can be grown evergreen. As long as constant warm temperature and watering is given, they will stay evergreen.

I just force them to sleep in the late fall or early winter by stopping watering them completely.
I do that mainly because I want to have some break from those large leaves that are all over the place in my windowsills which I get tired of seeing over time you know. and also, some of my orchids want more sun during the winter, so it works great for everyone here.

Without the rest, they will still bloom in the spring.
Different varieties may respond differently.

Can you run me how you care for your Amaryllis briefly?
I might be able to help you with something.

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Originally Posted by RosieC

Mine has just got to the stage of your second picture, with a shorter stem and bud from the second bulb. So glad it decided to flower after all this year

That is great to hear, Rosie!

It has finally bounced back I guess.

[RosieC]

Originally Posted by NYCorchidman

That is great to hear, Rosie!

It has finally bounced back I guess.

Yeah, just opened over the last couple of days Looks like there will be 4 flowers total on the first one, second bulb is still forming it's bud. I need to try and get photo over the weekend.

[euplusia]

Beautiful even without a name.

[RosieC]

Gorgeous!

[NYCorchidman]

Originally Posted by euplusia

Beautiful even without a name.

That is beautiful!!!

My first thought was Matterhorn, but it could also be Denver, Ludwig, or even White Christmas.
Oh, well...