Amarillis

While we are on the subject of Hippeastrum, mine flowered long ago and I left one of the stems. The flower head seems to have been pollinated and it now has a huge seed head on it. I am still feeding and watering and the seed head is getting bigger and bigger............HELP what do I do now?

 

Hi mims.

Only info I've come up with so far is from my RHS A-Z

"Propagation: Sow seed at 16-18C (61-64F) as soon as ripe. Keep seedlings growing without a dormant period to encourage early flowering.

Remove offsets in Autumn."

Other websites talk about offsets taking 3+ years to flower so from seed you could be looking at maybe 5 years. Don't know though 'cos I've never tried. Nothing to loose by trying to grow them so give it a go. Most other plant hybrids don't always come true so you may get some nice surprises or a load of rubbish.

 

Wonderful.... thanks for that Frogesque

 

Hi Mims.I have got some seeds off of one of my Amaryllis this year.The seed pod should start splitting open,to reveal the seeds which will look like black flat pieces of tissue.
Collect these and spread them onto a piece of paper or kitchen roll and leave them to dry for a day or so.
They are then ready to sow.
I am leaving mine until after my holidays have finished, so that I can care for them when they germinate.
You can follow the sowing instructions that Frogescue found for you

Kandy

 

Thanks Kandyfloss. The pod is getting fatter and fatter .. cant wait to see the seeds. I think that there are going to be squillions in there if they are paper thin. Im on holiday for 2 weeks from 12th Aug will that be too late to sow? Will be back around 26th Aug.

 

I am on holiday at the moment on the sunny Isle Of Wight...or so it should be. At this moment, until the end of next week,so I am doing this on a lap top connected to WI-FI but the signal keeps coming and going.

You will be ok as there won't be squillions of seed, maybe a 100 or so,maybe more maybe less.

You can sow the seeds at anytime, so there is no panic.They just need warmth and some moisture to get them going.

As I said before you will know when to harvest the seed as the pod which should be in 3 sections starts to split on it's own accord.

Good Luck

Kandy

 

Red Lion as promised



there are two huge stems!

also for consideration, the Amarillis should have a solid stem, but hippeastrum a holllow stem - so I am told???

 

I too have Red Lion though I do like the pink and white ones and also the red and white ones

Kandy

 

I got papillon but it failed???

My real "amarillis" is of course Bella Donna, a lovely pink. she is doing nothing at the moment, so getting a bit worried.

then there are the crinums,and my amercrinums, I just love the big stuff - I used to find them so distasteful, but now full swing into it all!

 

I lhavent got a clue what mine was called, (bought it in Germany) but this is a photo if anyone can identify it.

 

could be "Christmas Star" ???

Very nice!

 

I have got "Papillon" and it is the one I have got seeds off of.
I am going to sow them when my sunny days are over.In other words when my holiday is over.
I have the one that is above which was brought for me a couple of xmas's ago.The name escapes me

Kandy

 

Hi Waco, mine is still doing nothing either. I poked the bulb and it is not rotting so am still hopeful.
All those beautuful pictures of flowers... I have 5 Amaryllis [ I think- all bought several Xmases ago] sitting in the green house. 1 has large leaves, 2 have small leaves, and 2 are doing nothing. Whar should they be doing at this time of year? :rolleyes:

 

from my bulb guru -

Hippeastrum Care
Hippeastrums are evergreen perennials of tropical and subtropical climates. In the UK they are best treated as conservatory - or houseplants. The usual flowering time falls in spring, after a dry, cold (period 10-15 o C/50-58 F) of a minimum of 3 months. This cold period is essential for the development of next season�s flowers. Let the plant dry off during this time.
Bring the plants into a warmer room when signs of growth are seen (beginning of February), or when you want to start forcing the bulbs. Depending on the variety and age of the plant, one or more flower stalks will emerge either before or at the same time as new leaves. Cut off each flower when it has faded but leave the stalk on the plant as long as possible. Water and feed the plant generously in warm and light weather, making sure the bulb is never left to sit in residual water. Water the surface of the pot and not on a saucer. In autumn, when growing conditions deteriorate (colder nights, poorer light quality) it is time to start the cool period again.
A newly purchased bulb will have to re-establish its natural rhythm. Often it will bloom profusely when potted up and brought into a warm room, without having developed anchoring roots. It is advisable to stake new plants to avoid collapse. After the blooms have faded it may take up to 2 months for leaves and roots to develop. Only when there are enough roots should the plants be watered regularly- before that try to keep the compost moist but not wet. After the growing season the plant is best left in its pot: The fleshy roots do not usually die back during the cold period. Inspect the bulb for signs of pests like vine-weevil and treat if necessary.

 

WOW ITS POPPED at long las the seed head has popped open and as predicted there are squillions of seeds........all black and papery just as described. Have put them safely into a paper envelope until I can get around to sow them. Im a happy bunny ( doesnt take much does it??)