Amaryllis seeds that are not seeds

Freedom, CA(Zone 9b)

I was given a very dark almost red Amaryllis belladonna and after the flowers were done, they produced what appeared to be seed pods, but where actually filled with bright pink bulblettes that I have noticed where mentioned in the plant files and referred to as looking like pearl onions, but I can't find any information on how to plant them. Every search comes up with how to plant black dry seeds and these are not at all like that. How do I plant these pink little "pearls"?? I am certain the information is here somewhere, I just can't find it. Thanks!

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Boonies, SD(Zone 4b)

They look like the bulblettes that you get from the top of a garlic plant. I plant those just under the dirt, like not even a half inch under the soil. If you can't figure out which end is down, just put it on it's side, it might still grow.

Freedom, CA(Zone 9b)

Thanks, yes I have seen those on some members of the allium family. But these are important to me and I am hoping that someone who knows how to propagate Amaryllis belladona's will see this and let me know for sure. It is heading into winter here and I need to know if I should leave them outdoors in a pot, put them in the unheated greenhouse, or bring them indoors for the winter. I am assuming that since they are so fleshy, that allowing them to dry out would not be beneficial, and therefor I should probably not wait to plant them.

Anne Arundel,, MD(Zone 7b)

Some info here in vossner's review
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2377/#b

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San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b)

I have grown these with 100% germination using rockwool which you can buy at your local hydroponics store. https://www.amazon.com/Grodan-Inch-Starter-Plugs-Sheet/dp/B00168EO48
I prefer this way for I never get rot or fungus gnats. It also requires no work! Once it is done and enclosed in an airtight plastic bag, you do not have to worry about it for a couple months. No watering needed! I put the bags under lights. Just do not put the bags in sunlight as that can steam the contents.

I wonder if those big fat red seeds will turn out so red flowered!!

Here is a thread I talked about this method. http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/817293/?hl=

Here are photos using clivia seeds. I had no photos of amaryllis seeds though I have used the same medium with amaryllis seeds with perfect results.

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San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b)

I was just thinking about your term bulblettes. Like bulblet? I always felt that was the baby bulbs that grow from the bulb itself, under ground, not seeds. The seeds you show are from the flower above ground, the seed.

Amaryllis (hippeastrum) produce more traditional looking seed as seen on this page. http://flickrhivemind.net/Tags/hippeastrum,seeds

But Amaryllis belladonna seed are so different, like yours. https://www.trionursery.com/store/amaryllis-belladonna-seeds

This message was edited Nov 9, 2016 4:43 PM

Freedom, CA(Zone 9b)

Yes, that is what I am saying. They are not really seeds at all. There are other bulbs which also produce "off spring" on the ends of their flowers stalks that are not seeds. Just wondering if there was any information about this. I did go ahead and just plant them all in potting soil just under the surface, just barely covered. And they all grew! Of course it will take a few years for them to be big enough to produce flowers, but when they do, they should be a very, very dark pink! Will let you know.

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