amaryllis bulbs got wet-used only stones-roots are brown and damp-any way to revive them? I received them two weeks ago-potted last weekend. I hope I have not lost them

Patricia Hill | Oct 13, 2020 | Category: Plant nursery

White Flower Farm Store & Gardens - All questions

Address: 167 Litchfield Rd, Morris, CT 06763, USA

White Flower Farm Store & Gardens | Oct 13, 2020

Dear Patricia Hill, The bulbs should be fine. With scissors, trim off any roots on the bulb that are brown and dried, but let the roots that are whitish and fleshy remain. Place the Amaryllis bulb, roots down, on top of the stones, then put the remaining stones around the bulb, leaving the top third of the bulb exposed. Finally, add water until the level reaches about 1" below the base of the bulb but no higher. If the base of the bulb sits in water, it will rot. After planting, set the container on a sunny windowsill in a room where the temperature remains above 60°F. The warmer the temperature (70-80°F night and day is ideal), the faster the bulb will sprout and grow. Check the water level daily. Add water as needed to keep the level below the base of the bulb. A shoot will emerge from the top of the bulb in 2-8 weeks; you may (or may not) see thick white roots pushing between the stones before then. Sincerely, Customer Service

J Ruszczyk | Oct 13, 2020

Don't give up on them yet. They need sun and warmth.

Add Answer

Thanks! Your answer is awaiting moderation.

Other Questions

Can I visit white flower farm

Linda Riley | Oct 13, 2021
Read More

Trending Places