Amaryllis and Hippeastrums: Hippeastrum Vivisection, 1 by SCBegoniaGuy

SCBegoniaGuy wrote:
Out of curiosity, does anyone use cinnamon to dust their bulbs? I'm an orchid grower, and it works very well with them...when separating plants, snipping roots, etc. Supposedly it's a natural antifungal / antiseptic.

Also, I have one hippeastrum that's sent up two spikes, but suddenly the bud that's opening looks like it's "pouting." I'll attach a photo (it's the one on the right). It looks listless to me...like it's about to fail just before fully opening...which would be awful. It's Hippeastrum "Zombie," supposedly a dwarf double sonata-type. The one on its left is in the same environment, and is obviously doing fine. Any insight?

One more thing (these are a new venture, so bear with me). Should hippeastrum bulbs feel less firm to the touch while they're blooming? It seems logical, since the flower just escaped the otherwise overcrowded bulb. Both of these seem a bit soft to the touch...on the top 1/3 of the bulb that's above the planting medium. Thanks for any help...