A Bright Light in the Dark Winter
@BelleStarr (61102)
United States
February 5, 2021 12:13pm CST
My daughter’s mother in law Rosemary gave me a beautiful plant for Christmas. It bloomed the week before Christmas and now it is in full bloom again.
It makes me smile every time I go into the kitchen. It has a place of honor on my kitchen table.
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@LindaOHio (178877)
• United States
6 Feb 21
What a beautiful gift! Brightens up this dreary weather.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
7 Feb 21
It does, I love to go and visit it on my kitchen table.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
6 Feb 21
When I get up I will take a picture and add it somehow
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
10 Feb 21
@JudyEv Yes the bulb is encased in wax.
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@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Feb 21
@BelleStarr So are the plants alive? Surely they don't live and grow in wax? 
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
7 Feb 21
It has been in my kitchen without any light since I got it but it is in wax and I haven't had to do anything to it,
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@LadyDuck (471459)
• Switzerland
7 Feb 21
@BelleStarr My mother had one in a vase and the flowers came back during several years. I never had one.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
10 Feb 21
It is an amaryllis and it is no work at all, it takes care of itself which is good for me lol
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
6 Feb 21
It is amaryllis and it is set in wax I really never have to do even one thing to it except enjoy.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Feb 21
@BelleStarr I thought so, but wasn’t sure. I have faux roses and faux peonies for a bit of color in a dark winter.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
6 Feb 21
Thank you it is a very happy orangy red.
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@thelme55 (77081)
• Germany
7 Feb 21
@BelleStarr yes, it is a wonderful lively Color. Have a nice Sunday.
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@rebelann (112876)
• El Paso, Texas
6 Feb 21
That's the name @BelleStarr I never tried to grow those.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
8 Feb 21
Is it an amaryllis? It's very pretty. I didn't realize they would bloom twice.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
10 Feb 21
Me either it was a very nice surprise.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
10 Feb 21
I don't think so not that I have tried to smell it but I think I would have noticed if it did,
@everwonderwhy (7358)
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8 Feb 21
You're right. Orange red amaryllis gives so much cheer and hope in these dark winter months. I will grow 2 plants, indoors.
Thank you.
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@everwonderwhy (7358)
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8 Feb 21
So lovely and gorgeous red cheer! I'd love to see a full, entire photo of the gorgeous plant. Is it indoor plant? I might look for one at our nearby nursery.
I've been bringing in indoor plants for 3 weeks now since my niece gave me a Devil's Ivy.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
10 Feb 21
It grows from a bulb that is all I know.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
5 Feb 21
It is really beautiful and I enjoy seeing it.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16762)
• China
6 Feb 21
The flower that takes pride of place brightens up your kitchen !
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
5 Feb 21
Yes, it is pretty isn't it. I sent Rosemary a picture of my newest bloom to thank her again for her thoughtful gift.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
6 Feb 21
There is something about the bright color in the dullness of winter. I have enjoyed this amaryllis much more than I would ever have expected.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
6 Feb 21
It is isn't it, it has been brightening up my kitchen for going on two months.
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