The tulips and their care They are an advanced subject in gardening, since they are usually flowers that require a lot of attention.
Associated with the Netherlands (because of the Dutch tulips, its most recognized variety), this plant is the perfect adornment for different spaces in the home, due to its beautiful colors and the good smell it offers.
Do you want to graduate in gardening? Tulips can be your final exam and just like taking care of a bamboo at home, it is best to prepare yourself to give them a lot of attention and wait for them to bloom beautifully. Take note:
How to care for tulips at home?
Although these are plants that require very precise care, they tend to be very grateful since they flourish in pots or vases with waterwhich makes them more versatile for cultivation and growth.
Neat tulips in a vase
The vase you use should have a wide mouth and be in a cool place out of direct sunlight. Tulips need a lot of water, so the advice is fill the vase with fresh water frequently.
Well-cared-for tulips in a pot
What you should take into account the most is the care of its bulbs (which is where the petals come from). Tulips need light, so if you put them next to a window they could be very good. To plant them with soil, the recommendation is to put their roots in the direction of the ground. Watering should be about 2 or 3 times a week.
How to make tulips last longer?
A trick that perhaps you did not know is that the ideal should be cut the stems at an angle so that they absorb the water better. Another thing you should know is that it is best to put flower by flower in the vase and not all at once, because they could wither or be damaged.
When you have the tulips at home, you will notice that these flowers reach an average of 30 and 60 cm high. Under normal conditions and with proper care, their life time can range between 3 and 4 weeks before they wither.
Pruning should be done to take care of the flowering of the tulips and the best time to do it is when the flowers and the button are closed but their color is visible.
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