How to Plant House Plant Bulbs in a Planter
Planting bulbs can bring color and variety to your spring garden, but if you are tight on space, plant your bulbs in containers and bring the springtime color into your house. Most bulbs require little planting space and do well as container plants. With some simple preparation, you can grow colorful house plants in containers year-round. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Choose containers for your bulbs. Containers will need to be at least 4 inches deep and allow an inch of space between the bulb and the edge of the container. Make sure your containers have drainage holes along the bottom.
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Add an inch of small stones to the bottom of your containers. This will ensure adequate drainage for your house plants. Fill the next 3 inches with a potting soil made for house plants. Thoroughly moisten the soil.
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Position your bulb in the soil and twist it gently to secure it in place. Space multiple bulbs in the same planter one half inch apart.
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Cover the bulbs with just enough potting soil so the tips of the bulbs barely peek out above the surface. Pat down the soil with your fingers to firm it. Wet the soil until you notice water leaking through the drainage holes.
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Chill your planted bulbs for 8 to 14 weeks to simulate winter weather. Bulbs use this time to establish roots and prepare for spring growth. Place your containers in a cold, frost-free area with a temperature between 35 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Move your bulbs to an area with sunlight and light shade once you notice green shoots emerging from the soil. Keep the soil moist as your house plants continue to grow.
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Tips & Warnings
Plant bulbs with the same blooming time in pots together for maximum effect.
Take care not to over-water your soil. Soil should be kept moist but not soggy.
References
- Photo Credit orange and red tulips image by Jorge Moro from Fotolia.com
