The scientific name of paperwhites
plant is Narcissus papyraceus and one of the most common ways to grow the plant
is to grow them to bloom in pots indoors. The paperwhites plants are especially
popular for decorating at Christmastime. To grow paperwhite bulbs fill a 3-4
inch deep bowl or other shallow container without drainage holes with crushed
rock, pebbles, or other decorative stones. Then pack your paperwhite bulbs into
the container and push them down into the stones so the tips stay upright. You
need to add water until it covers the bottom of the bulbs.
How Can I Make My Paperwhites Grow
Faster?
After planting the paperwhite bulbs,
keep the paperwhite bulbs in a cool, sixty-five degree Fahrenheit, dark room
for several weeks until the roots take hold and the shoots start to sprout from
the bulbs. After that, place the containers in a cool, sunny location. In four
to six weeks, you'll see tiny blossoms on the flower stems. Paperwhites actually
have a significant advantage over other commonly forced bulbs in that they do
not need an eight to twelve week cold-temperature treatment. Because it's so
fast and easy, forcing paperwhites is an excellent project for beginning
gardeners.
Can Paperwhites Be Grown Indoors?
You can easily grow paperwhites bulb indoors
in a shallow pot or bowl (3-4 inches deep) without drainage holes.
You need to fill the pot with small,
loose stones.
Make sure you gently place the upright
paperwhite bulbs into the container, pressing them into the stones.
You have to add enough water to cover
the bottom of the paperwhite bulbs.
Store the paperwhite bulbs in a cool,
dark room for about four to six weeks. Move the paperwhite plants to a cool,
sunny place when the shoots begin to sprout.
Can paperwhites grow in just water? For
shorter, more stable stems, you can grow paperwhite bulbs in water with a 5%
alcohol concentration.
Also, paperwhite bulbs can be easily planted outside in the fall in warm climates.
Actually the paperwhite narcissus, a
relative of daffodils and jonquils, is very easy to grow indoors and they produce
small, fragrant flowers on twelve to eighteen inch stalks. A large amount of paperwhites
display pure white blooms, but yellow and orange varieties are also available.
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