Getting paperwhites to bloom

Leaves are growing but no blooms. They are inside. I’m in zone 10. Would they do better outside?

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#1 Comment By Alisma On 09/24/2016 @ 9:05 pm

Paperwhite, botanical name Narcissus papyraceus, is hardy in zones 7 to 10, so you can move them outside. This might help a lot since having more light encourages many flowers to bloom. Check this article for other reasons why you might not see blooms:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-not-blooming.htm ^[1]

If it has already bloomed once, see this article:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/paperwhites/paperwhites-reblooming.htm ^[2]

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