How to Grow
- Water regularly during active growth if rain does not occur, with about 1 to 1.5″ of total water per week as a fair estimate.
- Apply a balanced fertilizer (such as 8-8-8) to your plants each month while they are actively growing.
- Leave the foliage in place after blooming has finished for the season. The leaves will gather sunlight to create food through photosynthesis, strengthening the bulb for the future.
- Remove the dry foliage when the leaves turn yellow and die back later in the season.
- Allow your Tuberose to rest for a few months in dormancy before beginning the next growing cycle.
Tuberose Tips & Tricks
- Remember to fertilize your Tuberose plants, as these beauties are heavy feeders.
- Amend the soil with ground bark, decomposed manure, or compost to improve drainage and encourage a healthy start.
- Expect your Tuberose to arrive as substantial clumps containing multiple bulbs.
- Ensure your containers have adequate drainage holes, as Tuberose must never sit in waterlogged soil.
- Save your Tuberose for next year (if you’re gardening in zone 8 or colder) by carefully digging up the bulbs after the first frost. Allow the bulbs to air dry for several days before storing them in a cool, dry location.
- Feel free to snip stems for fragrant summer bouquets when in bloom, as doing so will not hurt your plants and actually promotes the production of new flower spikes.
- Keep in mind that weekly deep waterings are better than lighter drinks every day or two.
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