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" Cultivate paperwhites to enjoy all year long by following these six easy steps.   1. Fill a shallow, waterproof bowl or pot about halfway with your favorite decorative stones, gravel, pebbles, or plain potting soil. Using a glass bowl makes it easier when adding water.   2. Place the paperwhite bulbs into the stones or soil just enough so that they are standing up on their own with the pointy end up and the flat end down. About half to a third of the bulb should be sticking out from the filler.   3. Add plain water to the container so that it barely touches the base of the bulb. If the bulbs sit in water, they will rot. There is no need to fertilize the bulbs.   4. Store the potted paperwhite bulbs in a dark, cool place (45 to 55 degrees), such as a garage or basement for one to two weeks. Be sure to check the water level.   5. Once the bulbs sprout, you can move them to a bright, sunny location with a cool room temperature, such as your living room window. Be sure to turn the bowl a quarter turn everyday to keep them growing straight.   6. In about four to six weeks, the paperwhites should bloom. Be sure to keep checking the water because the blooming bulbs can drink quickly.   Tip: You may need to add stakes to help anchor the plant once it starts growing taller. Giving them alcohol will keep them short, too.   If you space out planting the paperwhites a few weeks at a time, you can enjoy the fragrant flowers all throughout the cold winter months. One batch of paperwhite flowers will last about one week. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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