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Re: How long before Amaryllis "does something?"

At 10:55 AM 11/2/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Hi all, 
>Maybe I'm just overanxious but, I planted 2 huge Amaryllis bulbs (one already
>had roots growing from it about 2in long) 3 days ago and watered well, put
>gravel around tops, etc.  So far, nothing....
>
>How long before I know if they'll grow or go...
>
>Kathy
>
Patience, patience. :-) Amaryllis have their own timetable and I've never
been able to figure out what it is.  Sometimes they will sprout in a week or
two and sometimes not for *months*.  Water it once when you plant it and
then not again until you see some new growth or you may rot the bulb.

You know the old saying about a watched pot never boiling.  Occupy yourself
with your other plants and these will do their thing in their own time.

Cheers.
Ruth Zavitz                                     
rzavitz@execulink.com                            
Freelance Writer & Gardening Consultant, zone 6 Southern Ontario
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