HELP, I received a Christmas Amaryllis for, what else, Christmas. It bloomed beautifully, but now is starting

to die, can I save it for next year, and if so, HOW? I have quite a few amaryllis out in the yard and they bloom every early summer, But I would really like to keep this one special for the holidays. Please serious answers would be greatly appreciated. By the way I live in Ark so the weather here is not to severe. ThanksHELP, I received a Christmas Amaryllis for, what else, Christmas. It bloomed beautifully, but now is starting
Don't freeze it. Let the leave grow but cut off the stalk. Put it in a sunny window and outside in the sun if possible. The leaves need to accumulate energy for the next flowering. By July or August the leaves will start to yellow. Cut them of then, stop watering and put it away in a cool (not cold) room. DONT water it. In November or December start watering again. It should bloom if it has had enough sun.HELP, I received a Christmas Amaryllis for, what else, Christmas. It bloomed beautifully, but now is starting
I think if you put it in the freezer you will kill it. It has got to be a tropical plant.





Follow the second guy's advice.
Hello -





Please dont put this in the fridge!!! An amaryllis (Hippeastrum sp) ARE sub/tropical plants and do not require the refridgeration period as cold-weather bulbs (such as Hyacinths, some Narcissus, etc). Whatever you do -- do not subject your plant to cold climates.





A plan of attack:


- Let the plant flower and begin to develop its leaf growth till about July or so;


- During (the above) period keep it well fed and watered - you can (and should) remove the dead flower head so no energy goes into producing seeds from the plant;


- After your glory of letting the plant get all the water and (liquid) fertilizer you can give it - begin to hold back on the water and eventually let it completely dry out (till about late August);


- At this point, either re-pot it or remove the bulb (if in the ground) - but, you still want to keep it dry and COOL (not cold);


- When you are somewhat ready to begin entertaining seeing the flowers again, resume the cycle of consistent watering and returning the bulb (now in fresh soil) to warmer climate (or, indoors);


- By this time, it should be late Oct/Nov and should be ready to bloom again.





Follow this advice and the plant will keep blooming for years and may continue to multiply - or, increase in size so that it supports multiple plant stalks. My amaryllis have 3-4 flower stalks on each and the bulbs are HUGE -- if you treat them right they will continue to reward you with more each year.





Good luck,


Chris
O.K. well I live in Northern Montana. The weather is VERY severe here, so we wouldn't even THINK of planting an Amaryllis outside.


Here is what I do...........


I have had this bulb for several years. When it is finished blooming, cut the foliage down to the bulb. Then water as usual.


Pretty soon it will start to grow foliage and then a couple of weeks after that...........you have a bloom.


This has worked for me time and time again.


However I have yet to keep it on a Christmas schedule. For instance my ';Christmas'; blooming is just now beginning to fade. It started blooming two weeks ago.


Good luck!
i work in activities at work. the answer is simple. cut the top off of the plant and put the bulb in the freezer till next year. it will bloom again and again. it needs a dormant time before it will flower again. if you live in a cold climate, you could even put it outside to freeze.
Listen to Sassy Sue, she is absolutely correct on this

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My calla lillies seem to be doing well except that the blooms have no color, they are only green.?

What looks like blooms are green with no color at all.My calla lillies seem to be doing well except that the blooms have no color, they are only green.?
Actually, there seems to be a species out there called Green Goddess, that does just that! Check out the link below for information. BTW, I think they look cool!My calla lillies seem to be doing well except that the blooms have no color, they are only green.?
could be the type they are, or they may not have enough nutrients you may want to try some food or fertilizer
could just be the type, but I know Hydangeas that are white can be turned blue by adding acid to the soil
It could well be the variety you have!
My Calla lilies change color after they bloom. The bloom goes through various stages before it reaches the true color. Unless of course yours are suppose to be green.

Can you trim the hibiscus plant down after it has quit blooming?

yes, trimming plants is a good thing and helps to encourage more growth. you should see twice as many blooms in the next season.Can you trim the hibiscus plant down after it has quit blooming?
yes cut it back as mentioned aboveCan you trim the hibiscus plant down after it has quit blooming?
yes they bloom on new wood so cut back to 6inches
yes, but I would wait till mid fall. they do best if you cut them back about 6-7 inches from the ground. You should have tons of flowers next yr.
Pruning hybiscus is always a good idea, as flowering takes place on the new growth - white hybiscus looks better if drastically pruned every third year only.


Pruning really depends on your climate area, and on how fast your plants grow.
I would think so
Wait until the plan is killed by frost or dies back on it's own. As long as it's still green it is producing and storing energy for next season.

Do I cut back the hosta flowers when they are finished blooming?

yes. it is very good for them. you should cut down to the ground as far as you can cut the stalk!Do I cut back the hosta flowers when they are finished blooming?
cut back the flower stalk only after it has finished blooming then cut back the folige after the first frostDo I cut back the hosta flowers when they are finished blooming?
I don't cut mine back. Actually Hostas require very little if any maintenance.

Should I water my blooming cactus?

So I have a small cactus in my room and it's blooming. I don't know if I should water it or not?


Please help only if you know for sureShould I water my blooming cactus?
cacti are actually quite easy to care for once you understand the basics. When the plants are in flower, they should be kept in bright, indirect light. Too much light can cause the flower color to fade or the heat my cause the flower buds to drop. Day temperatures of 70掳F and evening temperatures of 60-65掳F are considered ideal.





Be sure to water thoroughly, but let plant dry slightly between waterings. However, cactus are not as drought tolerant as the name suggests. The leaves will wrinkle if the soil is dry and they lack water. It is especially important not to let them dry too much during flowering or they may drop the flower buds.





Once flowers fade, continue to grow the plant as a houseplant. Soil should be well drained. Fertilize monthly between April and October with a complete houseplant fertilizer. Prune plants in June to encourage branching, even flowering time and more flowers. Just remove a few sections of each stem with your fingers or a sharp knife. The removed pieces can be rooted in moist vermiculite to make more plants.





Getting them into flower requires a little understanding of what makes them tick. cacti are short day plants meaning they bloom when nights are at least 15 hours long. Holiday cacti will also flower if exposed to prolonged cool temperatures between 50-55掳F. No flowers will form at night temperatures above 70 degrees.





cacti can be placed in a shady spot in the garden in summer. I just leave mine outside or in an unheated porch until temperatures get below 45 degrees. The naturally longer nights and cool temperatures in late summer will encourage flower development. People have told me they just virtually ignore them in a spare bedroom or garage where temperatures are cool and no lights are used at night. A little water once and awhile and they are rewarded one day with a plant full of blooms.





A common problem with cacti are dropping unopened flower buds, which may be caused by an excessive number of buds, a sudden change in temperature or light or drying out of the soil. Lack of flowering is often due to light interrupting the required long night period or high temperatures. Streetlights, car lights or indoor lighting may disrupt the required dark period. The major disease is root rot, which can be prevented by avoiding excessive watering. The most common insect pests are mealybugs and soft brown scale.


Good Luck

Can hyacinth bulbs be started from seeds from the blooms ?

no not successfuly --- and because they are a bulb/ corm --- that's all you will need to get more hyacinths --- just split them with a sharp knife with plenty of root left on the bulb .good luck .Can hyacinth bulbs be started from seeds from the blooms ?
Yes, they can. In fact, all bulbs come from seeds. But it takes years to make them the size that is plantable and that you see in the shops and in catalogues.

After a tulip blooms, what has to be done to store the bulb?

Leave it be, let leaves die back and then clean up. Note: some fancy tulips lose their vigour and only bloom for a few years. When they stop blooming, dig up and toss in compost pile. A great opportunity to get new bulbs and try other colours.After a tulip blooms, what has to be done to store the bulb?
After the tulip blooms, you don't remove the bulbs from the soil. Leave them in place as they will grow every year. Just remove the leaves after they die off and that is all you have to do.

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