Flower Bulbs Indoors – Spring in Your Living Room

With flower bulbs, every bed becomes a spring awakening! But Amaryllis, autumn crocuses, and hyacinths are not just eye-catchers in the garden. Create a cozy atmosphere indoors with flower bulbs.

Whether at the end of the year or as the first signs of spring – bring flower bulbs into your home! Depending on whether you plant the bulbs yourself or buy pre-forced ones in pots, you can enjoy their bloom between November and March.

To develop flowers, flower bulbs need a cold period. The easiest option is to buy pre-forced bulbs, which have already undergone this cold phase and can be planted immediately. In a warm living room, they will bloom within about 3 to 6 weeks, bringing spring into your home for at least two weeks.

Alternatively, you can simulate the cold period yourself by planting the bulbs and storing them in a dark room at around 9°C for three months. Once the first shoots appear, you can move them to a warm room, where they will bloom.

If you want to enjoy the flowers at Christmas, it’s best to plant the bulbs in November.

Plant flower bulbs as soon as possible after purchase. Whether you first simulate the cold period or place pre-forced bulbs in a pot, don’t forget to water them! Neither the bulb nor the root ball should dry out. Additional fertilization is unnecessary, as most nutrients are already stored in the bulb itself.

To extend the blooming period, place potted plants outdoors from January onward. The cooler temperatures will keep them in bloom for weeks. Amaryllis thrive in pots but also grow well in water, similar to hyacinths. Autumn crocuses, on the other hand, share the unique ability to bloom without any soil or water as dry bloomers.

You can easily get an Amaryllis in a pot to bloom. Ensure proper drainage and plant the bulb so that a third of it is above the soil. Water sparingly at first and avoid watering directly on the bulb. Once the plant starts to sprout, it will need more water. To extend its blooming period, keep the Amaryllis in a cool spot.

As dry bulbs, both Amaryllis and Autumn Crocuses require no water or soil. They have enough energy stored in their bulbs to bloom on their own. Place them on a dish with moss or stones for a delightful surprise effect on your windowsill! Amaryllis can also be grown in a water glass. Hyacinths are similarly popular for this method. Place them in a special hyacinth vase, which allows the bulb to sit just above the water, preventing it from sinking. The roots will grow toward the water, and when the flower bud fully develops, the hyacinth will bring spring feelings to your living room!