Preparation and Planting

• Prepare a potting soil made up of one part sand, one part peat and one part garden soil. This will be a high drainage soil with good fertility. Fill the bottom of a small pot, between 4- to 8-inches in diameter, with 1-inch of gravel. Ensure the pot has drainage holes on the bottom. Add the prepared soil to the pot, until about halfway full.
  
  Place the bulb in the center of the pot. Use only one large bulb per pot. Continue to fill the pot with soil until the soil level is about ½-inch from the rim. Water the bulb thoroughly, until water begins to seep from the bottom of the pot. Wait one hour, and then pour out any excess water.
  
  

Root Development

• Transfer the pot to a cool, dark room with a continuous temperature between 35- and 48-degrees F. Use a basement or storage cellar if available, as the temperature will remain constant. Keep the soil moist at all times, as the roots will develop during this stage. Remove the pot from the dark room after about 12 weeks.
  
  

Growth and Blooming

• Place the potted bulb in a cool window that receives plenty of indirect sunlight. Ensure the temperature stays around 60 degrees F. Keep the soil moist, but be careful not to over water. Never allow standing water to remain for more than 30 to 40 minutes. During this time, the plant will emerge from the soil and show considerable growth.
  
  Move the plant into a frequented area of the house for display once the flower buds are almost fully developed, as the flowers will blossom soon. Keep the plant away from heaters and direct sunlight, or the lifespan of the flowers will be drastically reduced. Transfer the plant back into a cool room every night to prevent the flowers from wilting. Continue until the flowers have died, and then discard the plant. Bulbs that have been grown indoors cannot survive outdoors, and will eventually become root bound and die.