Repotting a Calla Lily?I just purchased a calla lily in a 2 quart pot. I put it into a 12 inch pot, but I can not get the lily to stand up after being planted. Some of the lily broke off. I did put water on the roots before planting. Also I put water in the pot after I planted it.
Transplanting Amaryllis?Is May a good time to transfer an amaryllis from a pot to the outdoors? If so what is the best way to do this?
Growing Lilies?My lilies are flowering good, but have a brown sap in the lily's flower.
Acidanthera (Peacock Lily) Not Blooming?My acidantera did not bloom this summer even though it had gorgeous leaves. I took them out and intend to store in the basement in dry sand at about 50 degrees. I will give them another try and plant them next spring. They look healthy.
Growing Peacock Orchid?I planted these bulbs in the greenhouse two weeks ago, in pots. They are all growing up already. Should I leave them in pots in the greenhouse or plant them out?
Calla Lily Flowers Droop Over?Why do the flowers droop over? Do they need to be cut?
Narcissus Bulbs Not Blooming?A couple of years ago I planted some bulbs in pots, but not all of then produced flowers and again this last year the same happened. Should I be throwing away the ones without the flowers?
Cutting Back Lilies?When do you cut back lilies, in the spring or fall?
Transplanting Irises?How long will the dug and dried iris survive? We are moving in 5 months and would like to take our iris with us.
Planting Scilla Bulbs?When can you plant a scilla flower bulb?
Storing Tulip Bulbs?How do I keep tulip bulbs for planting next year?
Growing Walking Onions?I would like to start growing some walking onions. I live in the upper part of South Carolina, can anyone help me get started? Thanks!
Starting Calla Lilies Inside?I live in zone 9 and really want to grow callas. Can I start them indoors to get a good start now (January 1) for spring planting? We get a few days of freezing and have already lost quite a few bulbs planted outside in summer.
Planting Tulips for May Blooming?I am wanting tulips in flower in pots for table decorations for May 19th! I have bought 'Donald Duck' (Greigii) variety which states that there will be flowers in May (12 ins) and 'Double Red Riding Hood' (Greigii), with flowers Apr/May (12 ins).
Calla Lilies Not Blooming?I am having problems with something eating my calla's leaves, and no blooms. Is it the sandy soil? I had no problems in Ohio.
When Can I Transplant Bulbs?When can I transplant bulbs. Is it OK to move them once they have bloomed or should I wait until fall?
Caring for a Gloxinia Bulb?I have had a Gloxinia bulb for three years. I've put it to rest, brought it out, planted it and it never does anything other than gets tall and spindly. What am I doing wrong?
When Can I Plant Bulbs in Zone 8?Should I plant bulbs now or wait til October? I'm in zone 8, in Tennessee.
Getting Asiatic Lilies to Bloom Twice in a Season?I have a wedding in November. Can I grow and re-bloom my Asiatic lily indoors?
Calla Lilies Drooping?Why are my purple and cream calla lilies drooping and not growing?
Tulip Blooms are Small?Last year I planted a lot of tulip bulbs in a partly shady spot. They bloomed beautifully. This year the foliage is huge and falling over. About one fourth of the flowers bloomed, but they're small. Any suggestions?
Fertilizing Tulips?What is something I can use to fertilize my tulips that I have at home already?
Calla Lilies Damaged by Freezing Weather?I live in the Deep South and have had Calla lilies for many years that I don't have to dig up in the winter. However, this winter we had several days in a row of freezing weather. I cut back all the damage to the head of the bulb.