How to Force Bulbs Indoors

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Tips for growing flower bulbs indoors in potting mix or water for blooms any time of year.

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Makes: 1 Bulb

Author: Melissa J. Will

Cost: $5

Sit base of bulb in warm water for one hour before planting to hydrate the roots.
1 Amaryllis bulb
Place enough moistened potting mix in the flower pot to support the bulb so the top third will sit above soil level.
Place the bulb bottom (flat end) down on potting mix.
Add potting mix around bulb leaving top third above soil level.
Water thoroughly and replenish potting mix as needed.
For next few weeks, keep at room temperature (70F / 21C) away from direct light until roots have formed and leaves start to appear.
Water as needed.
Then move to a sunny location for flowering.

These instructions use an amaryllis bulb. See the article for how to plant other types of flowering bulbs indoors.