 | When the leaves turn yellow and begin to fade, reduce watering to about
half. Once the leaves have withered entirely, discontinue watering and
allow the soil to dry out.
After the soil has dried out, remove the bulbs from the pot and cut off the
dead foliage near the base of the bulb. Wipe the bulb clean with a dry
cloth. Do not allow it to become wet again. Store the bulbs in a cool,
dry and dark place such as a paper or mesh bag. There must be ample air
circulation and the bulbs must remain dry or they may rot.
In the fall plant the bulbs outside in your garden or give them to someone
with a garden if you don't have one. The plant will put on a poor show the
first year with undersized, few, or no blooms but should perform well the
following year.
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