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The Amaryllis Flower

By William Johnson

Industry Observer with Retired

December 29, 2012 09:57 AM

Amaryllis

The Amaryllis is a very large flowering plant most often associated with Christmas and they are often given as gifts. But be warned, this flower is toxic to cats and some other small pets.

Since many florists sell these at holiday time to be given as gifts, what is often overlooked is that there are over 36 varieties of this flower in different colors and combination of colors.

The white ones with the reddish pink edge are very striking as are the soft pink and white combination.

I don't have any other photos of this flower, because I have only had the camera when I saw the red variety but one day I will find some others to share.

The flower is a very intense red and the texture is almost velvet like. This specimen was rather perfect and I thought it made for a good photo to share.

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William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

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Hi Than, I haven't tried to grow them as yet but it sounds like it might be fun to do so. I was even considering them for a gift until I discovered they were toxic to pets.

Dec 30, 2012 02:35 AM

Lyn Sims

Schaumburg, IL

Real Estate Broker Retired

One of my favorite flowers & great photo. Congrats on your 1M mark.

Dec 30, 2012 08:15 AM

Teri Eckholm

Boardman Realty - White Bear Lake, MN

REALTOR Serving Mpls/St Paul North & East Metro

William--The photo of the flower is beautiful but I really stopped by to congratulate you on reaching 1,000,000 points! You worked hard to get there...Congrats and best to you in 2013!

Dec 30, 2012 08:37 AM

Nina Rogoff

Boston, MA

Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents

Hi, William...I first saw an Amarylis when I was a kid and my art teacher had us draw one. I had never seen a flower with a blossom that big! I've loved them ever since! Congratulations on reaching past 1,000,000 points! Have a very happy and healthy new year.

Dec 30, 2012 09:41 AM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

That's a very amorous looking Amaryllis, William. Absolutely gorgeous red color! The quentissential Christmas blossom! CONGRATULATIONS on reaching your one million points! That is an amazing milestone!

Dec 30, 2012 09:59 AM

John Mayer

Oikos Realty, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach Florida - Cocoa Beach, FL

Your Beach Area Expert

William - Great photo of a beautiful flower! All the bet in 2013. Congrats for the million point man!

Dec 30, 2012 10:51 AM

Susan Neal

RE/MAX Gold, Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks, CA

Fair Oaks CA & Sacramento Area Real Estate Broker

Hi William - Thnks for my red amaryllis fix for this year! One of my daughter has given me one every December for a long time, but none this year, so I'll make do with your photo. I know they could be a danger to my cats, so I usually keep them in the greenhouse window in the kitchen - off limits to furry faces.

Dec 30, 2012 11:10 AM

Hi Lyn,

Thank you so much. I hope it doesn't take 5 years to get to the second MM, :-)

Dec 30, 2012 11:53 AM

Hi Teri, Thank you, I glad I finally got there. I had really slowed down blogging for a while. I feels good. Thnak you for your friendship and support over the years. Happy New Year to you and your family and keep those great photos coming.

Dec 30, 2012 12:45 PM

Beth and Richard Witt

New York, NY

The best Retired Brokers !!!!

Just stopping by from Kerrie's post to congratulate you on make the Big Million... Great Job.... Happy New Year to you and yours!

Dec 30, 2012 11:19 PM

Hi Nina, Thank you so much. I really appreciate you dropping by. Getting into the MM status is very cool and loving it.

Dec 31, 2012 12:18 AM

Hi Myrl, Thank you , it has been a struggle at times but getting over the hump feels pretty good. Thank you for your friendship, it means a lot to me. Wishing you a Happiest of New Years and joining me soon in the MM group. Woo Hoo!

Dec 31, 2012 12:20 AM

Hi John, Thank you and looking forward to many of your photo posts in the coming year. Happy New Year John!

Dec 31, 2012 12:21 AM

Hi Susan, Glad you are back to blogging and look forward to the many new things we will share in 2013. Happy New Year Susan!

Dec 31, 2012 12:23 AM

Hi Richard and Beth, Thank you and Happy New Year to you both as well. Let's make 2013 the year of Great Expectations Fulfilled! Happy New Year!

Dec 31, 2012 12:24 AM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

William Arthur and I just stopped by to wish you and those you love a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2013

Dec 31, 2012 12:42 AM

Glenn Freezman

Family Abstract, Inc. - Horsham, PA

William just stopping by to wish you a Very Happy New Year.

Dec 31, 2012 02:08 AM

Hi Karen and Aurthur, Thank you and Happy New Year to you!

Dec 31, 2012 03:11 AM

Happy New Year Glenn, That was too cute, :-)

Dec 31, 2012 03:13 AM

Roberta Kayne

Dublin & Central Ohio Homes - Dublin, OH

CRS, ABR, SFR, RRS, Realtor, Re/Max Affiliates

William - that is a Lovely flower and another great photo!

Dec 31, 2012 04:45 AM

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