Comments on: The bulbous Proiphys amboinensis (Cardwell Lily)

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:02:47 +0000

Wish you all the best in getting the bulbs soon and may they flourish and bloom well for you, Christina!

By: Christina

Christina — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:26:05 +0000

I have had flowering Cardwell or Brisbane lily well before 2002.

They were magnificent as far as leaves were concerned , loved facing due N orth however when I split them up to give to friends they flowered magnificently. I gave a friend some , near me and they were neglected, they flowered beautifully.

Am struggling at present but I will be getting some more bulbs from a friend that has them growing almost wild in her garden.
I just love them to death, wish they were easier to procure.

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:57:01 +0000

You’re very welcome, Harry! Yes, it amazed us too when it flowered for the first time…we were flabbergasted!
It’s fertilized once monthly if we do remember.

By: Harry

Harry — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 06:44:23 +0000

Wow i didnt know this plant actually flowers. Thanks for sharing Jacqueline

Can i ask how often do you fertilize it?

Thanks

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:52:00 +0000

Thanks for sharing the same thoughts, James! :)

By: james

james — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:53:27 +0000

If it was not for the flowers, I would have thought that it was a hosta too..

I have seen this plant in few places, but never come across that it had flowers.

Truly amazing that you have discovered it.