YOUTUBE VIDEO ON PLANTING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGiNq-LNPzE
Pre-Planting Preparation
Soak bulbs in room-temperature water for 6 to 12 hours before planting
When to Plant
- Outdoors: In spring, after all danger of frost has passed
- Indoors: Anytime of year
How to Plant Bulbs
- Depth: Plant 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) deep depending on the size of the bulb, with the pointed side facing up
- Plant so that the very tip of the bulb is just peeking out above the soil surface — don’t bury it completely.
- Spacing: 7–12 cm (3–5 inches) apart
- Soil: Use a well-draining potting mix enriched with compost or perlite. Avoid soggy soils.
Light Conditions
- Indoors: Bright, indirect sunlight
- Outdoors: Partial shade to full sun
- Low Light Tip: If planting indoors in very low-light conditions or forcing growth out of season, use a grow light for 12–16 hours per day to support healthy leaf development.
Watering
Water lightly after planting. Keep soil slightly moist, not wet. Allow the top layer to dry between waterings. Overwatering may cause bulb rot.
Temperature for Best Growth
20–22°C (68–72°F)
Growth Time
Shoots typically emerge within 14–45 days, depending on conditions.
Post-Germination Care
- Final Spacing: 10–15 cm (4–6 in) if transplanting
- Mature Height: 15–30 cm (6–12 in)
- Type: Tender perennial (zones 7–10); grow as an annual or overwinter indoors in colder zones
- Suitable for containers, windowsills, or shaded garden beds
Growing Tips
- Foliage folds up at night — this is normal!
- Reduce watering and allow leaves to die back in fall/winter (dormancy). Resume in spring.
- Fertilize monthly during active growth with a balanced liquid fertilizer
- Dig up bulbs before frost and store dry in a cool place, or grow year-round indoors