
	Get the best from the Brazilian sun!! Brasbonitas amaryllis are grown in Brazil, the perfect location as far as climate is concerned. The bulbs are harvested early, giving plenty of time to prepare them properly for the market. You will be able to put the potted amaryllis on sale in the early autumn. Brasbonitas Amaryllis are ideally suited for growing in pots with a wide range of bulbs of the very highest quality.

Size 28/30 cm.

Packed 5 Per Variety - Color Pot Stake Included

Available September 24, 2007 through December 15, 2007

Stem

Bloom

Forcing

Variety

Color

Length

Count

Time/Wks

**Apple Blossom

pink/white

20"

Bingo

double red

14"

Gilmar

red/white

20"

Intokasie

white

24"

**Minerva

red/white

16"

Desire

salmon

16"

Orange Souvereign

orange

16"

**Red Lion

red

16"

Red Knight

red

12"

**Also available in Size 36 Cm.

COMMERCIAL GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

Location for Growing

Brazilian hippeastrums may be forced in any well ventilated and well heated area. Maintain a CONSTANT temperature day and

night of 26 C to 28 C (79 F to 82 F) for optimal results - bottom hearing is preferred. During the forcing period the temperature

should never fall below 22 C (72 F) or rise above 30 C (86 F). Ensure that the area is well ventilated and that the relative

humidity of the air remains as low as possible. A greenhouse in which the above requirements can be maintained is ideal but

Hippeastrums may be forced in full light as well as in darkness (until stage 2) as long as the above guidelines as to

temperature, ventilation and humidity are followed. If the bulbs have been forced in the dark until stage 2, the plants will need

from 4 to 7 days in medium light intensity to form chlorophyll. Rotate pots through 1800 (a half turn) every few days if the light

source is oblique from one side. Low light conditions and lower temperatures during forcing will result in taller stems at

flowering. High light conditions and higher temperatures during forcing will promote shorter stems at flowering

Timing

To delay the flowering, place pots at 9 C (48 F) at stage 2 (before opening of the first bud). At this temperature growth will

virtually come to a halt and the plants may be kept at this temperature for up to 10 days. To make the plants resume growth,

move the pots to a warmer area. No water should be administered while the plants are 9 C (48 F). To ACCELERATE growth,

increase the temperature in the greenhouse, always ensuring an even, constant temperature day and night. Do not exceed

30 C (86 F).

Soil Requirements, Planting, & Watering

Use well drained pH 6.00 to 6.80 sterilized planting medium. The medium must be well draining. Never use fresh manure

or tree bark as part of the medium. Ideally the soil mix should consist of 1/3 peat, 1/3 sand, 1/3 compost or 1/2 peat and 1/2 sand

or 60% coarse peat + 40% perlite. Branded potting soils such as Sunshine #4 may also be used. Use clean pots which will

accommodate the bulb(s) comfortably without much room to spare. Pots must have drainage holes. Do not damage or remove

existing roots. Hold the bulb so that the roots hang down into the pot. Firm in the medium around the bulb so that no air

pockets remain amongst the roots. The bulb nose should be above the rim of the pot, and the shoulders of the bulb just above

the surface of the medium. Pots may be placed against each other on the bench. Do not use saucers. After planting, water

thoroughly and firm down the medium well. Subsequently, the medium should be kept only slightly moist. It is important not

to overwater as this will inhibit root formation. A slightly dry medium will stimulate regrowth of the root system. Use tepid

water of approximately the same temperature as the greenhouse air temperature. Do not water over the bulb noses.