How to Care for Tulips That Are in a Pot Already Blooming-Can I Keep Them in the House All Year?

Tulips grown in indoor pots have been tricked into blooming by simulating winter and spring conditions through a process called forcing. When tulips are forced to bloom indoors, the blossoms last only about two weeks. After the flowers fade, the foliage turns yellow and then gradually fades to brown as the nutrients contained in the leaves are reabsorbed into the bulb. The result is an unsightly display that you won’t want in your home. After the foliage fades, the bulbs are exhausted and will not bloom again.

Instructions

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  Place the pot of tulips in a location with bright light. Avoid direct sunlight.
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  Keep tulips away from heaters and heating vents. Warm, circulating air dries the leaves, causing them to wilt, and shortens the life of the flowers.
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  Provide temperatures of 45 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Tulips kept at higher temperatures have shorter stems and don’t last as long as those that are kept cool. To prolong their life, move the plants to the coolest room in the house at night.
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  Keep the soil lightly moist to the touch while the tulips are actively growing. Let the soil dry to a depth of 1 inch between waterings once they reach their full growth potential.
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  Discard the plant when the blossoms fade.

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