Expert: Laura Walker - 4/4/2006

Question
i live in california.i am new to plant bulbs.i potted 3 tuberose bulbs in a 12" height and 7" diameter pot 2" under from the top.i dont know will there be enough space for them to grow.

can u give me some names of bulbs they grow indoors in smaller pots(like 4" to 6" height ) for decoration purposewith soil or water .

thanks
susmitha

Answer
Susmitha, Here are a few places to look on the internet:

(Wasn't sure if you were talking about Tuberose or tuberose Begonias,so here is a little of both and some of these links will take you to other bulbs to try.)

http://www.paulparent.com/seed/BEGONIAS.html

http://www.midcitynursery.com/bulbs/begonia.htm

http://www.midcitynursery.com/bulbs/tuberose.htm


http://www.easytogrowbulbs.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=429

Just copy and paste these in your browser bar and click go.
Have a great gardening season!