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Frequently asked
questions and answers
about your paperwhites:
WHAT IS
THE SHELF LIFE? Bulb shelf life is Oct. thru Feb. '09
HOW DO I
STORE MY PAPERWHITES? Room temperature is OK. However,
a cool dark place is preferred.
IS THERE
A LINER? Yes, your basket is lined with a hard plastic liner to
hold water.
HOW MUCH
WATER DO I PUT IN? Water just up to the base of the
bulb. Push your index finger down into the vermiculite until
you feel the bottom of the bulb, add water until it reaches your
finger tip. (Bulbs that are submerged in water will rot, so
don't over water).
WILL MY
BULBS BLOSSOM AGAIN? No, forced paperwhite bulbs will
blossom only once. However, the basket, liner, and
vermiculite can be re-used for another batch of bulbs.
HOW DO I
KEEP MY BLOSSOMS FROM TIPPING OVER? Have a drink with your
paperwhites!!!! Research has discovered that pouring a little
alcohol onto paperwhites growing in stone or vermiculite in the
home caused them to stay shorter and not fall over. Use 1
part booze to 9 parts water. Gin, vodka, whisky, rum,
tequila and schnapps are equally effective! Beer and wine
are NOT recommended, as they will kill the bulbs.
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