Hi Sue,

Lower light and colder temps can help. The the stalk should elongate, at least a bit. It can take a month between when you first see a bud in the crown until it fully opens. The warmer the temps and the brighter the light cause the flower to open quicker. Since it is only Jan., and still an "off season bloom," anything can happen. The more you can hold off an open bloom, the better your chance of getting the flowers at least out of the crown.

Good luck,
Craig

Ditto Craig....
That always worked for me...Thanks

hello, Craig and Mike, thanks. i will try that and see how it does.
sue

hello, Craig and Mike, just to let you know: followed your advice and the flower stem grew about 3 inches. thanks so much for your help.
sue

NICE!!!!