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Sat, Apr 11, 09 at 10:15
| I have one of those large Iris bulbs, given to me as a Christmas present a few years ago (you know, the ones they sell in shops as a 'kit' - bulb, compost, pot). The first year it flowered, but in subsequent years it just puts out long leaves.
Now the box says to discard after it has flowered - this seems terribly wasteful to me and is no doubt just to ensure that the bulb grower and retail stores get more sales. So how can I 'reset' the bulb so that it flowers next time? Put it in the fridge for a few months, then bring into into a warm room and water it? Or water it after a few months but keep it in a dark place until a shoot appears? Will I need to feed it? It's still using the original compost. Thanks |
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| Are you sure it's an iris, or is it an amaryllis? |
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- Posted by themadhedger (My Page) on Sat, Apr 11, 09 at 13:49
| Sorry, yes, you're right - it's an amaryllis ! |
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- Posted by themadhedger (My Page) on Sat, Apr 11, 09 at 13:54
| Have now posted in the right place, sorry about the mix-up! http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/amaryllishippeastrum/msg041351 5720003.html |
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