Amaryllis Blooms

 Some time back, Tom ordered an amaryllis bulb mail-order. We forgot what color it was supposed to be so we've been anticipating its blooming for some time. Here's how the bulb progressed:

03/14 - Full Bloom!

02/09 

 The bulb was planted sometime in January and by early February was showing signs of growth. I was surprised to see two bloom stalks erupting from the bulb.

02/17 

02/24 

 This is the first hint we had of what the color would be. Early signs pointed to a shade of apricot.

02/25 

 The color became even more apparent just a day later.

03/03 

 Two flowers began to open. But - alas! - only one made it to full bloom. The others mysteriously dried up. I may have allowed the soil to dry too much?

03/08 

 Isn't the color exceptional?

03/10 

 The second bloom stalk is getting buds ready to open. I'm keeping the soil consistently damp, even wet at times.

03/17

 And so the plant has provided several months of entertainment. It's amazing what nature unfolds from a dry bulb. Of course a seed is even more amazing.