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Flower Bulb Basics Articles

  • Water Hyacinth As a Source of Nitrogen

    The water hyacinth is a highly-invasive, rapidly-growing aquatic plant that can quickly destroy the aquatic…

    Last Updated: Nov 21, 2010 | Views: 3029

  • How Did Plant Bulbs Evolve?

    Bulbs are structures that provide security for plants. They store food, protect delicate buds and…

    Last Updated: Oct 11, 2010 | Views: 3197

  • Adaptation of Tulips

    Tulips in the wild grow in a variety of habitats in western Asia, from moist…

    Last Updated: Sep 29, 2010 | Views: 5074

  • Meaning of an Amaryllis

    The amaryllis is a flowering bulb which originated in the subtropical regions of the Americas.…

    Last Updated: Aug 15, 2010 | Views: 3529

  • Flower Bulb Identification

    Identifying bulbs is not as simple as one might think because of the huge variety…

    Last Updated: Aug 14, 2010 | Views: 4963

  • Mold on Daffodil Bulbs

    Daffodils are among the first of the spring flowers, and grow from bulbs in a…

    Last Updated: Aug 10, 2010 | Views: 2617

  • White Flowers That Grow From Bulbs

    Planting bulbs is a beautiful way to add variety to your garden and lengthen the…

    Last Updated: Aug 4, 2010 | Views: 1725

  • Description of the Ranunculus Asiaticus Plant

    Widely grown for cut flowers, ranunculus bulbs (Ranunculus asiaticus) reliably produce many individual flowers from…

    Last Updated: Aug 2, 2010 | Views: 2495

  • Plant Bulb Identification

    Every gardener enjoys a moment or two of spring amnesia, wondering at the bright green…

    Last Updated: Aug 2, 2010 | Views: 3684

  • Amaryllis Plant Fertilizing & Care

    An amaryllis is a type of flowering bulb that produces a tall stem with several…

    Last Updated: Jul 30, 2010 | Views: 2424

  • When Can You Plant Tulip Bulbs in Southern Ohio?

    Tulips, like all spring-flowering bulbs, should be planted when the soil temperature at planting depth…

    Last Updated: Jul 28, 2010 | Views: 2690

  • Do you Plant Ranunculus Claw Down?

    Ranunculus grow from bulbs that have a "claw" at one end. That claw should be…

    Last Updated: Jul 27, 2010 | Views: 2021

  • When Do Asiatic & Oriental Lilies Bloom?

    Asiatic lilies typically bloom in early summer, while Oriental lilies bloom from mid to late…

    Last Updated: Jul 26, 2010 | Views: 1703

  • The Toxicity of Daffodil Bulbs

    Like many plants, daffodils protect themselves from predators by chemical means. Alkaloids, chemicals related to…

    Last Updated: Jul 25, 2010 | Views: 3202

  • Iris Bulbs Identification

    You may not realize at first glance, but the common garden iris has a lot…

    Last Updated: Jul 23, 2010 | Views: 2377

  • Tulip Bulb Toxicity

    The tulip (Tulipa) bulb and all parts of the plant contain toxic glycosides known as…

    Last Updated: Jul 23, 2010 | Views: 3321

  • The Right Depth for Growing Canna Lilies

    Although it is commonly called a bulb, the canna lily actually grows from a rhizome…

    Last Updated: Jul 22, 2010 | Views: 1794

  • Red Canna Varieties

    Whether dwarf or standard-sized, cannas are dramatic garden performers. Thriving in moist, fertile soils and…

    Last Updated: Jul 22, 2010 | Views: 3617

  • Is an All-Purpose Plant Food Okay for Bulbs?

    According to the University of Illinois Extension, all-purpose plant food is fine for bulbs. The…

    Last Updated: Jul 22, 2010 | Views: 1442

  • Anatomy of a Flower Bulb

    Many popular garden flowers, such as daffodils and lilies, grow from bulbs. The descriptive definition…

    Last Updated: Jul 22, 2010 | Views: 2993

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