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Expert: Long Island Gardener - 2/11/2007


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It didn't bloom this year have 2 24" leaves now.  Am moving and want to take it with me. HELP! (thank you)

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No problem, Denise. Keep it in the pot and put it in a box with protection like you were moving your fine china.  It would be better if this was still dormant, but there's no secret about moving this.

I suppose the problem here is, Why didn't it bloom last time?

When you finally land at your new home, place it in the sunniest window in the house and keep it watered and fertilized properly.  Let it dry out between waterings.

Don't remove it from the pot when it's finished blooming - that's something that should only be done when it is completely potbound and out of room.  These bulbs like a small, cozy pot.

24 inch leaves are certainly more vulnerable and you want to keep those protected as much as possible.  Just be careful.  This will spike if you give it the light and temperature it needs.  Just don't worry about it!

Need any clarification?  Let me know.

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