When will tulip bulbs bloom? How should tulips be treated after they bloom?

Tulips are very common in our daily life. They are loved by many flower growers because of their fragrant and beautiful flowers and various shapes. So when will tulip bulbs bloom? How should tulips be treated after they bloom? The following editor will explain them one by one, hoping to help you.

When do tulip bulbs bloom?

Tulip bulbs are divided into five-degree bulbs and natural bulbs. Five-degree bulbs are bulbs that have been treated with low temperatures. Generally, five-degree bulbs can bloom around the Spring Festival after being planted in autumn, while natural bulbs need to bloom in April or May.

How to deal with tulips after they bloom

After the tulips have faded, cut off the withered flowers two or three centimeters below the flowers, and keep the longer stems. Be sure to keep the leaves for photosynthesis. Wait until early summer, when the leaves on the ground turn yellow, take out all the root balls underground, dry them in a ventilated place for a few days, then find some semi-moist sand and bury the bulbs. Do not water them. The bulbs are not afraid of drying out. Wait until late autumn, around October, then take them out and plant them in nutrient soil.

Can tulips be grown at home?

Tulips cannot be grown indoors. Tulips contain toxic alkali. Although this toxic alkali does not cause immediate danger, if you stay with tulips for a long time, about 1-2 hours, there will be changes, you will feel dizzy, and in severe cases, it may lead to plant poisoning and physical damage, so be careful. You can plant them in an open space outside the house if you want, but the air circulation should be good. Don't let children touch them or stay close to them for too long. It is safer to enjoy them in the park.