Hyacinth Plant, 4 Bulbs, Cut Back To 2″ Above The Bulbs. Put Pot In A Brown Paper Bag, Open At The Top. Can I Leave It Like This

until next October? Plant will be left inside my home in Naples, Fl. Does it need water? Full care suggestions for over the summer, Please.

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 03/07/2021 @ 11:49 pm

Ideally, they are left in the soil till the foliage yellows and wilts. They need a chilling period, so if it doesn't get below 60 degrees F for eight weeks during the winter, you will need to store them in the refrigerator before planting again.
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