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In the dead of Winter, forcing Narcissus indoors is what we normally do. These bulbs take up to 8 weeks to show roots, but the long wait is rewarding.
If you have followed our steps on Forcing Tulips in Water, this might be a familiar task to you. Narcissus bulbs are not just fun to plant; they're also very easy to coax into bloom, no matter where you live!
!IMPORTANT! Get a taller glass jar so its opening can support the tall, slender Narcissus leaves, as well as the heavy blooms. Otherwise, provide support by staking; or being creative!
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Although the leaves get leggy due to central heating (at least in a colder climate) and because of inadequate source of lighting since we're growing them indoors, Narcissus is one of the best specimens for an awesome tabletop display.
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Unlike Tulip bulbs, Narcissus is less susceptible to bulb rot. You don't have to worry if you mistakenly let the bulbs sit on some water, as long as they're not touching one another. Chilling is not necessary as room temperature (and a bright location) is good enough for this hassle-free beauty.
