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The December RHS magazine arrived today with a feature article about Amaryllis (or, as they are now called Hippeastrum). This is their website version https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/hippeastrum/growing-guide
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That was very interesting and helpful. Thank you.
I had no idea you could grow from seed. This is very exciting.
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Main stem is 36cm this morning. I’m no expert, but it looks like a 4th bud is appearing. What do you think?
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(28-11-2025, 10:05 AM)Small chilli Wrote: Main stem is 36cm this morning. I’m no expert, but it looks like a 4th bud is appearing. What do you think? I know nothing but there's definitely something going on down there. Are you sure it's not a triffid or an Audrey?
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Looks like a low down bud! Better get some supports in place or put the pot in a heavy weight bowl to prevent it toppling over. (Don't ask me how I know 
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(27-11-2025, 06:10 PM)Small chilli Wrote: That was very interesting and helpful. Thank you.
I had no idea you could grow from seed. This is very exciting. Grow from seed,If you are prepared to keep plant going for six years before it flowers!  
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(28-11-2025, 01:55 PM)Vinny Wrote: (27-11-2025, 06:10 PM)Small chilli Wrote: That was very interesting and helpful. Thank you.
I had no idea you could grow from seed. This is very exciting. Grow from seed,If you are prepared to keep plant going for six years before it flowers! Very similar to asparagus timeline from seed before a harvest. I don’t have a problem with that.
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