Forcing Bulbs to Bloom Indoors | Paperwhites & Amaryllis: P. Allen Smith

Two of the easiest bulbs to coax into bloom indoors are the Paperwhite and Amaryllis. Late fall and early winter are the times to stock up if you want a splash of spring color in your home during the oftentimes bleak months of January and February. TOPICS INCLUDE: Anatomy of a Bulb Growing Paperwhites Ziva Paperwhites Cheerfulness Paperwhites Growing Bulbs in Standing Water Planting Bulbs in Containers Identifying a Bad Bulb Growing Amaryllis Watering Indoor Bulbs Caring for Indoor Bulbs “In Greek mythology Amaryllis was a lovesick shepherdess who stood at the door of her intended every night piercing her heart with a golden arrow. From her wounds sprung an exquisite flower. Now that’s what I call the hard way to grow these gorgeous blooms!” ~ P. Allen Smith If you enjoy this video, please subscribe and leave a comment below. --- The Garden Home Tours are made possible by the following sponsors. (So go check them out!) Gilbert H. Wild and Son: https://www.gilberthwild.com/ Sunpatiens: https://sunpatiens.com/ SuperCal Petunias: https://www.supercalpetunia.com/ Dragon's Breath Celosia: https://dragonsbreathcelosia.com/ Ralston Family Farms: https://www.ralstonfamilyfarms.com/ First Community Bank: https://firstcommunity.net/ Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art: https://crystalbridges.org/ --- Want more Allen? Allen's Official Website: http://www.pallensmith.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pallensmith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pallensmith/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pallen_smith/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/pallensmith