Amaryllis

One of my co-workers gave each of us an amaryllis growing kit as a Christmas gift.  We received them around December 1.  I was quite excited to get it growing - because flowers in the winter are super awesome!  The box said that about 4-6 weeks after planting, the blooms would appear. 

I planted my amaryllis that day.  I placed it by the super sunny window in our dining room.  Now, all I had to do was water and wait.  Well, one week went by and my amaryllis still looked the same.  So, I added more water.  Week two went by and my amaryllis still was the same height.  The same story happened for weeks 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. 

I pulled the box instructions out, and discovered that the amaryllis likes a room temperature of 70-75 degrees.  Well, we don't quite have heat yet in the new part of the house - by the super sunny window.  So, the room temperature is about 60-65 degrees in there. 

I decided that my amaryllis should come to work, where it is quite warm, and there is still sunlight.  So, this is what my amaryllis looks like.  I just brought it to my office yesterday.  Stay tuned for some flowers!  I can't wait for the blooming to begin!