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I can haz hippeastrum!
Jan. 9th, 2010 02:17 pmThat would be amaryllis to most of us.
I am happy to report that there is a new leaf peeking up from one of the bulbs that got the hot water bath on December 30. There is hope for the other 15 or so that were first tortured by the cold then insulted by the half hour they spent at temperatures between 110-114.
No new leaves on my new 'exotica' and 'gervase' bulbs, but what did I expect? Their roots have barely had a chance to rehydrate, much less settle in. (That's a 2009 Flower Show 'gervase' over on the right, by the way.) I sure am glad I ordered them when I did, though: 'gervase' is out of stock. 'Exotica' is easier to come by.
The cells on the market paks for the pansies were dangerously close to dried out. Must remember to water them every three days.
It's a very pleasant 58F in my office and I'm enjoying a few minutes of procrastination before I dive into grant writing again. I'm nicely set up with my heating pad, my knitting, and Pandora. When my hair has dried I will brave the cold in search of Asian groceries. There's not much ice on the streets so I'll take a chance on my bike.
I am happy to report that there is a new leaf peeking up from one of the bulbs that got the hot water bath on December 30. There is hope for the other 15 or so that were first tortured by the cold then insulted by the half hour they spent at temperatures between 110-114.
No new leaves on my new 'exotica' and 'gervase' bulbs, but what did I expect? Their roots have barely had a chance to rehydrate, much less settle in. (That's a 2009 Flower Show 'gervase' over on the right, by the way.) I sure am glad I ordered them when I did, though: 'gervase' is out of stock. 'Exotica' is easier to come by.The cells on the market paks for the pansies were dangerously close to dried out. Must remember to water them every three days.
It's a very pleasant 58F in my office and I'm enjoying a few minutes of procrastination before I dive into grant writing again. I'm nicely set up with my heating pad, my knitting, and Pandora. When my hair has dried I will brave the cold in search of Asian groceries. There's not much ice on the streets so I'll take a chance on my bike.
