| Light: Good light but not full sun. Keep in the dark to start them into growth. |
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| Water: Water plants in soil moderately with soft water. For bulbs in water, keep the water level just below the bottom of the bulb |
| Temperature: Bulbs should be rooted in a cool, frost-free place for 8 – 10 weeks. When bud appears, keep cool for 9 days. Increase to 60 F as plants grows |
| Availability: January – March |
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| Lasting Quality: 1 – 2 Weeks. |
| Key Tips for Success: For winter bloom, bulbs may be potted from early October on. Plant them ¾ inch deep and scatter bone meal over the soil. The bulbs need darkness and the soil temperature must be below 55 F When you feel the flower-bud, the pots may be brought into the light. They may grow to 18” tall. After blooming, remove yellowed foliage and store the dry bulb in a paper bag. Plant outside in fall. A bulb that has been forced cannot be forced again.
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