Tulips

Question

After cutting off the foliage on my indoor tulips should I shelve them until the bloom again?

Answer 1

If they were forced, you will need to throw them away. They won't ever grow well again once forced.

If these were left to flower naturally, and not forced when you purchased it, then you can cut the flower and let the leaves fade naturally. Once this has happened, you can bring the plant to dormancy until Autumn.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/how-to-plant-a-flower-bulb-in-your-garden-after-winter-forcing.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/how-to-cure-tulip-bulbs.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/tulips-bloom-every-year.htm