What do you know, here’s a remnant of Christmas—could not be more beautiful, more Christmasy—that just burst forth.
Our dear friend Linda gave us a Christmas gift of a waxen round bulb, purely naked—“It’s from Trader Joe—just put it some place with good light and it will bloom. Doesn’t need water.”
Yeah. Right. Hmmm…
Well I’ve been around the block with Christmas amaryllis…love them…but always I’ve sunk the bulb in a pot of soil. Watered it occasionally.
But this nekked guy sat on our side table in the living room for two months, minding its own business, not bothering nobody. I did set it in a special dish so it wouldn’t look, well, sad.
And then allofasudden two days ago look what happened! When I saw it, I did a double-take–my breath was taken away.
Just thought you’d appreciate seeing what can come of friendship, light, patience…and good faith…
So, friends, this Christmas season if you’re in TJ’s—or a comparable purveyor’s– and note a display of naked amaryllis bulbs, for heaven’s sake bring home half a dozen, as Linda did, disperse them to friends as gifts…
Without a jot of effort, you’ll be extending the Christmas season for them something gorgeous.
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I had an amarillis, in a pot, and when it bloomed, I assisted in fertilization. I got seeds! Which I planted, and had dozens of plants.
You are endlessly resourceful, Nanela….thank you for the information. May do it. xxx
I’m looking at the seeds now…inspired by you, I’m going to try to dry them. Thank you, Nanela!
How interesting. Radiant red flowers, something about them particularly’s so pleasing.
And thanks for your emphasis on patience Sylvia…how I could use more of it presently~!
Thank you, dear Nicky. You are so thoughtful.
You’re welcome! xox Linda
It made FOUR blossoms, Linda–took the picture too soon. Just great. Many thanks again. xxx