I saw the hippeastrum yesterday; stately white blooms held loftily above its sturdy green stalk.
A long-time resident in our garden, the white hippeastrum is a firm favourite.
We started off with peach colored hippeastrums, then pink and red ones. They were a motley crew; each beautiful in its own way.
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Then we found white hippeastrums and the rest took a back seat. I was enthralled.
Happily I gave away most of the other bulbs in my attempt to make room for the white ones.
Yes, I know. It’s unfair to play favourites, but the purity of the white was awesome.
Now, while the whites bloom and enjoy their elevated status, the rest seem to have forgotten how to. I think they are sulking.
If I never believed plants had feelings, I do now. I wonder if talking to them would help? I guess I could try.
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Care and propagation: Full sun, well drained soil. Water moderately. Propagate by dividing bulbs.
I want that!!!!!!! please!!!
oops, missed this comment earlier. i’d better make sure i propagate more of this then. i’ll remember you when i have enough to give away. 🙂
I have the red and white/pink ones and the bulb is huge. does baby bulbs produce underground from mama big bulb? I love white, love love love..
it behaves the same way as the others. slow, though. i love white lilies too. 🙂
Sorry that I am asking so many naive questions. So far mine just shriveled up and die in container. Does the mama bulb disintegrate once it has max its flowering and start multiplying baby bulbs? I can imagine the baby bulbs would take a long time to develop.
Thanks for taking the time
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it shouldn’t, C-F. did you overwater? does it get the sun?
No, it was always planted in a pot since I thought would be more manageable.
Now i have been on ground under partial shade but still at mercy of the rainy days.
so far so good *knock on wood*
Hi thanks for allowing me to take a peak at you Hippe’s. Any idea which one that is. I am struggling to work them all out. Thanks Katie
you’re welcome katie. i think we’re both in the same boat. i can’t work them out either. i’m just enjoying the blooms. 🙂
That is a gorgeous Hippeastrum! Thank you for sharing your pictures!
Sandra 🙂
Hi any chance of me getting the bulbs from any nursery?
should be possible, Jack.
u have any to give away?
afraid not, Jack. they don’t multiply very quickly, i’m afraid.
Hi do they flower profusely and grow well in our sunny climate?
Where can I get them?
yes, they grow well in the heat. can try local garden centres. best to get them to reserve for you as they are not easy to come by.
which nursery did u get yours from? Perhaps I shall check with them.
Thanks.
where are you located, Desmond?
Hi am located in Singapore
should contact WF or FEF and ask if they have any. perhaps they can reserve one for you?
Btw where r u located as well? I have managed to find someone who is selling white and purple tacca.