Judy's Photoblog
AMARYLLIS
Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 30 April 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
From one day to the next - joined together.
This is the third year in a row that this bulb has bloomed; now it needs to be re-potted.
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Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
Beautifully composed and presented. The detail and color are superb.
30 Apr 2008 5:34am
@Michael Skorulski: Thank you, Michael. What magnificent flowers they are to watch during their growing stages.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
I agree with Michael, very beautifully presented.
30 Apr 2008 6:33am
@Marion: Thank you, my sweet friend!
@MJ: Thanks, MJ - yes, the colors were very rich!
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Nothing less than magical, your heart must be inspiring you :)
30 Apr 2008 12:51pm
@Lorraine: Thank you, Lorraine . . . I think you may be right; while still aching, joy is beginning to seep out. xx
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Nicely composed; hope we'll see them fully bloomed.
30 Apr 2008 3:08pm
@Viewfinder: Yes, you will, but I don't remember right now where they are in the queue!
@Jen: Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@alex centrella: Thank you, Alex
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Beautiful capture, Judy. Will we get to see them fully opened?
30 Apr 2008 5:40pm
@Betty: Yes, Betty, but as I told VF - I don't remember where the fully opened ones are in the lineup!
@Rabbit: Thanks, Rabbit!
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
you must have green fingers dear Judy,thats why they are blooming again,Please post pictures of them in bloom:)
30 Apr 2008 6:07pm
@tyan: Tomorrow will be the start of the bloom and then more, starting on Sunday. :D
See The Light from Newcastle, United States
Just beautiful with such detail and color.
30 Apr 2008 6:41pm
@See The Light: Thank you very much.
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
They're doing well, make sure the pot is big enough. Very nice image.
30 Apr 2008 6:42pm
@Observing: The pot is NOT large enough and will definitely be re-potted after she's finished showing off. :D
Anita from West Nottingham, United States
Gorgeous! Like the light, composition, crop.
30 Apr 2008 6:43pm
@Anita: Thank you .........
@Dhini: Thank you so much. When you have the wonderful Keukenhof Gardens in your country, that is a compliment.
Barbara from Florida, United States
Artistically captured. I like the black background and the framing you used. Very nicely done.
1 May 2008 4:00am
@Barbara: Thanks again.......
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Did you keep it in the same pot for three years in a row????? Please, explain, as mine are back to stage one.....that is I had to cut the leaves to a little bit above the bulb and I put them outside on the balcony where they have plenty of light. But........I don't know what to do,take the bulbs out or keep them in the pots or throw them(???????????)
4 May 2008 8:31am
@Japanalia: Yes, Gabriela, the bulb stayed in the pot, which Mike set into the ground in the back yard. It was watered once each week by our sprinkler system and whatever rain we had. I cut only the flower stalk, not the leaves; I let them wither and die - not sure if that's right, but that's what I did. When it showed the start of green leaves, we brought it onto the porch so we could water and watch it. ... Study online, whether you should take the bulb out and let it dry, and store it in a cool, dark place, or if you should leave it in the pot.
NOW, we have learned that the bulb is outgrowing the pot and must be set in the ground or moved to a larger pot.
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