Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Can a daffodil flower survive indoors?

Can a daffodil flower survive indoors with no windows or sunlight? I'd like to have one in my office, but there is no natural light.

Can a daffodil flower survive indoors?
Survive?...Or, grow? The answer to your question is no, a daff cannot survive under these conditions..However, although you're a bit late re; their natural cycle, you may still be able to find some Daffodil, or Narcissus (Mini Daffs) at your local nursery, or Home Depot. These can be grown under harsh conditions, and will flower. Just be aware they will not replenish what is required for next yrs. blooming. So there fore it'll be a one time thing to enjoy. Just replace and/or try other bulbs that force well in the late winter/early spring... Hyacinths, Amaryllis, Crocus, freesia,Tulips, Ranunculus...etc.
Reply:Nope. Buy an arificial one. They bloom forever.
Reply:Daffs need to be outside. The bulb will probably survive until the following season, but the plant won't grow and it definitely won't flower.





Try an amaryllis instead - it's also a bulb flower but they do well indoors and they have gorgeous blooms. I have a white one and it's lovely.





I believe that hyacinth, another bulb species, can also be grown indoors.





Or for something smaller, an African violet or cyclamen. These are both perenniel flowers and they do really well inside. You need to water them from the tray under the pot rather than from the top.


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