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Friday Floral Beauty

By Jeff Dowler, CRS

Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

April 25, 2025 04:38 PM

This white amaryllis is a beautiful sight that greets us from the wall by our front patio when arriving home. It opened 2 days ago after much anticipation as we watched the buds mature over the last couple of weeks.

This is its 2nd blooming. We originally planted the bulb for Christmas 2023. We had hoped it would bloom again this past Christmas but it didn't happen. It came back to life a couple of months ago and we hoped it might blossom for Easter but we missed that holiday, too. You can't rush Mother Nature I suppose.

We'd like to have it indoors while it's blooming so we could enjoy it but our cat Fiona likes to chomp on flowers and greenery. Given amaryllis are toxic for cats indoor residency is out of the question. So we enjoy it where it is.

There is a red and white striped amaryllis that is growing close by (see lower left corner) that we'll enjoy next...also a repeat from a couple of years ago...and a red one that is just starting its bud.

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Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Associate Real Estate Broker

The greeting of color as one enters the driveway is a sight to make one smile. Ours are starting to show their stuff as well.

Apr 25, 2025 05:11 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

So true Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 It's fun to watch nature change at this time of year.

We have a very fragrant pink rose close to the front door that is about ready to open, too.

Jeff

Apr 25, 2025 05:14 PM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Jeff- our neighbor gave me an amaryllis when we lived in FL. I passed it on to a friend when we moved to VA. I've never seen a white amaryllis.

Apr 25, 2025 06:58 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

It's really stunning to see in person Kathy Streib

What a nice gift you received!

Jeff

Apr 25, 2025 08:09 PM

Sham Reddy CRS

Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH

CRS

Those are some real good values Jeff. Thanks for sharing!!!

Family, above all, comes first, and is at the heart of how and why I do what I do in my real estate business. The other core values are Trust, Empathy, Integrity, Humility, Honesty, Respect, and Lifelong Learning and Education

Apr 26, 2025 04:01 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Thank you for the kind words Sham Reddy CRS

Jeff

Apr 26, 2025 10:36 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Jeff... just lovely. And it's also why the only flowers I have in my house are always either on the kitchen island or my bedroom dresser. Mr. Marlow does not jump up on those.

Apr 26, 2025 05:06 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Nina Hollander, Broker

Fiona is an excellent jumper so the kitchen island and dressers are not safe havens. Possibly the top of the , although I wouldn't be surprised to see her up there some day.

Jeff

Apr 26, 2025 10:41 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Jeff Dowler, CRS many years ago when I had Siamese cats they were jumpers. I haven't had any cats jumping on kitchen counters or dressers in decades. Maybe they know I wouldn't like it.

Apr 26, 2025 11:45 AM

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It blooms when it is ready to bloom and the white amaryllis is definitely worth waiting for, it is beautiful!

Apr 26, 2025 05:10 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Yep Brian England it was on its own schedule, but worth waiting for.

Jeff

Apr 26, 2025 10:42 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Jeff - I have often said nature provides non-stop entertainment. And with some possible twists and turns, the plot can be repeated. In miraculous ways.

Apr 26, 2025 05:18 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

All very true Michael Jacobs Thanks for stopping by.

Jeff

Apr 26, 2025 10:43 AM

Kat Palmiotti

eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT

Helping your Montana dreams take root

That's a beautiful flower - and yes, they grow on their own schedule!

Apr 26, 2025 06:23 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Kat Palmiotti We actually thought for some time that it wouldn't ever bloom again.

Jeff

Apr 26, 2025 10:44 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Jeff,

I love your white amaryllis! It is stunning and amazing it's blooming again. It really doesn't matter when it's blooming for you all to enjoy! Be sure and post when the red and white striped amaryllis opens..I can't wait to see it!

Apr 26, 2025 06:31 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Dorie Dillard Austin TX It IS such a pleasure to see. Will try to remember to share the red and white one.

Jeff

Apr 26, 2025 10:45 AM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jeff, what a beautiful plant to welcome you home. You have great weather for it to bloom a couple of times.

Apr 26, 2025 06:40 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Joan Cox

Yes our weather is pretty mild all year and the bulbs don't seem to mind the winter chilly nights. Hopefully it will bloom again.

Jeff

Apr 26, 2025 10:48 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

These are such beautiful flowers Jeff! I've had one from time to time and could never figure out why or why not it didn't bloom. We have a huge cactus out front that on occasion has an incredible bloom of huge flowers....and by the afternoon they're all gone to bed. Gorgeous to see them on occasion tho!

Apr 26, 2025 11:15 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Thanks, Anna "Banana" Kruchten, they really are beautiful and such a large blossom. Cactus can really have some gorgeous flowers, too. Bet you enjoy seeing yours in bloom, even if only for a short while.

Jeff

Apr 26, 2025 05:45 PM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeff we have different color lilies along one of the sides of your house, and we should start to see them starting to bloom sometime in May.

Apr 26, 2025 11:31 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi George Souto I hope you will share some photos. Lilies are a favorite of mine.

Jeff

Apr 26, 2025 05:46 PM

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