I have always been excited about planting bulbs in water & watching them grow indoors. My favorite ones have always been hyacinth & daffodils.
HOW TO MAKE FLOWER BULBS GROW & BLOOM IN WATER
- Transparent glass vases with a narrow neck are perfect for planting bulbs. If your bulb is still smaller than the neck, just fill it up with pebbles and place the bulbs on top.
- The key point here is that ONLY the BOTTOM of the bulb must touch the water. Otherwise, it will rot. That’s it. Place the bulbs & keep at a place indoors that gets sunlight, maybe on a table near a window or the kitchen sill.
- Now just wait & watch till they start sprouting. If the water gets dirty, change it carefully & make sure the bulbs are placed straight.
- The bulbs will grow roots in water first.
KEY FACTORS FOR CHOOSING FLOWER BULBS TO GROW IN WATER
- The bulbs must be firm and fresh
- Choose large sized bulbs
- Choose bulbs with an even shape
WHICH FLOWER BULBS CAN BE GROWN IN WATER?
- DAFFODIL
- TULIPS
- FREESIA
- AMARYLLIS
- TUBEROSE
- GLADIOLUS
- HYACINTH
CAN YOU MAKE GROW FLOWER BULBS INDOORS?
YES. Flower bulbs can bloom indoors as well. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
- Place flower bulbs in water near a window or a well-lit spot
- Change the watrer frequently (every 2-3 days)
- Show them outdoor light once a week
- Make sure the container is big enought to hold growing roots
- Don’t fertilise, the bulb has food stored in itself
- Have patience, it takes 60-90 days
- The flower size could be a bit smaller indoors
Do u plant flower bulbs in water or indoors too? Do comment & share your experience!
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