Bulbs

You can grow flowering bulbs indoors, "forcing" the flowers to bloom before their normal blooming time. If your home does not have a bright, sunny place to put the pots while they grow, use grow...

Elephant Ears, or Colocasia esculenta, can grow into massive clumps of huge green leaves if left unattended. Although very attractive to some people, they can be considered invasive in certain...

People across the planet use onions in many different types of culinary cooking. This versatile acidic veggie is famous for making people cry when cut and can be used in stir fries, eaten raw, or...

Coneflower, or echinacea, is a hardy plant with purple, daisy-like flowers that bloom in mid to late summer. The plant can reach a height of 36 to 45 inches, and in USDA Hardiness Zone 3 or...

In order to grow iris bulbs, plant them so that the root is covered, but make sure that the stem remains above ground. Provide iris bulbs with plenty of sun and drainage with help from a...

Dwarf amaryllis flowers are delicate and showy, and take much less room than the larger cousins. These are bulb plants, and they can be planted after frost in the fall into early spring. This is...

There are over 35 species of dahlias. They range in size from dwarf to dinner plate. Some bloom types include single, orchid, cactus, peony and pompon. They are highly valued as cut flowers and...

Forcing bulbs to grow in water generates beautiful blooms for the winter holidays. However, very few are equipped to bloom when forced to grow in water. Among the easiest flower bulbs to grow in...

Angel wing begonias, which get their name from the shape of their leaves, can get very tall and their stalks will look somewhat like bamboo. Grow angel wing begonias by giving it a water soluble...

Amaryllis bulbs are often brought in around the holidays to be given as gifts, and they cannot take a lot of water. Grow amaryllis bulbs by not giving them a lot of water and placing them in a...

Lilies are flowers that grow from bulbs. The bulbs contain the nutrients necessary for the flower to grow. Lily bulbs are either producing a flower or storing up nutrients to produce a flower for...

The gladiolus or gladiola will fill up your garden with brilliantly colored spikes of big flowers. Although they don’t bloom for all that long, they put on a display in the garden that can make...

Caladiums are a foliage plant, which means they do not bloom. Caladium leaves, however, are very colorful, ranging in color from green with red centers, pink and white. They can grow up to 4 feet...

The term 'yam' in North America refers to the Ipomoea batatas - which is really a sweet potato. The Ipomoea family is well known for producing morning glories, too. Yams are very easy to grow for...

The bearded iris is easy to grow in most parts of the United States. They are one of the showiest garden flowers and come in just about any color or combination you could want. Here's what you...

Growing plants to use as gifts is something that anyone can do. Flowering plants make great gifts. They’re pretty, may have a nice fragrance and can be planted for lasting enjoyment. Some of the...

Caladiums, also known as the mother-in-law plant, are very easy to grow from bulbs. With its beautiful colors and large heart or arrowhead shaped leaves, this plant makes a wonderful addition to...