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Post by sweetleaf on Sept 12, 2006 23:35:36 GMT
I bought three of these at GW Live, and although I can see thick roots coming out of the pots, there are no leaves, what could I be doing wrong?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2006 8:45:51 GMT
Nothing. Bulbs often produce lots of roots before sending up leaves. They flower before the leaves come too, but will need a large pot at the the bulbs get huge.
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Post by sweetleaf on Sept 13, 2006 9:26:58 GMT
How large, Dee? They are in 2ltr pots and theres not a lot of room in there now, also, have I planted them deeply enough?, Ive been on a couple of sites last night and they had conflicting advice, and one had them confused with Hippeastrum (sp) I have them with the necks of the bulbs just proud of the compost.
I have never grown these before and the bulbs looked enormous and exotic, so I couldnt resist, but now Im getting nervy, can you tell?
Also they were £3.50 each, which seemed ok, but not if I kill them.....
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2006 9:35:38 GMT
The bulbs can be as much as 8"-10" across, so better start preparing those huge pots  You've planted them correctly, but they do need a very, very well drained compost when grown in pots and they're not fully hardy - to about 2 degrees. |
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Post by sweetleaf on Sept 13, 2006 9:57:17 GMT
Thanks Dee, I feel much better now, lovely to have you around, when Im stressing.  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2006 10:19:08 GMT
Thanks Dee, I feel much better now, lovely to have you around, when Im stressing. Awwwww bless you  |
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Post by sweetleaf on Sept 22, 2006 10:24:16 GMT
Dee, there are tiny little red Shoots coming up fom the bulbs! YAY!!!!!
(pleasedaspunchsmiley)
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