16 PLANTS with BULB and their names

Bulbous plants and their names

Bulbous plants have been able to evolve and adapt to climatic conditions to survive the less favorable periods and flourish when the weather is right. The fact that their water and food reserves are underground, makes them have a greater ability to survive even if the environment and conditions are the least favorable.

If you want to know some of the best known bulbous plants and their names, don’t miss the following oneHOWTO article in which we show you 16 species and we tell you all about them. Surely you will find one that you like to have in your pots or your garden.

What are bulbous plants and their characteristics

The bulbous plants They are herbaceous plants that instead of developing roots, develop a bulb from which roots will sprout. The bulb is a kind of nutritional reserve that has the plant underground and that will help it in the less favorable times for the plant. These are some of the characteristics that bulbous plants have.

  • They adapt their growth according to the season and climatic conditions.
  • Due to the reserve of water and food they have, during the winter they go into a kind of lethargy that allows them to sprout strongly when spring arrives.
  • Most of a bulbous plant can survive without the stem.
  • The bulbs can be planted in water and on land.

If you like these plants, we recommend you learn How to plant bulbs with this other post.

Tulip

The tulip flower It is one of the most beautiful within the category of bulbous plants. It comes from the liliaceae family and can be found in different colors.

Its flowering begins in spring and it is a type of plant that has a preference for sandy and well-drained soils, so when watering them, it is necessary to ensure that the water does not stagnate. If you want to keep the bulbs for longer, we recommend reducing watering after they bloom to prevent rot.

Tulips are a type of plant that supports the cold well, in fact, a little cold is good for their flowering, although they can also flower in places where the sun gives them a lot. Here you can learn more about How to care for tulips.

Bulb plants and their names - Tulip

Begonia

Begonia is a flowering bulb plant very striking and colorful that is one of the most used in the decorative gardening of terraces and patios.

It is a type of plant that needs abundant watering during its flowering season and in summer. For this, it is important that the earth always remains moist, but without waterlogging it. What basic care of begoniasYou must take into account pruning them when the flowers and leaves are wilted and prevent seeds from forming. Entering here you will see more about How to care for begonias.

Bulbous plants and their names - Begonia

Lily

The lily flower is easily recognizable by its trumpet-like appearance and its intense perfume. This plant acquires its maximum splendor at night, therefore, do not be surprised if you see it prettier and with more aroma at night.

The lily is a bulbous plant which is sown in autumn so that it blooms between the months of March and May. As for its care, the soil must be kept cool by watering it several times a week in summer and a little less in autumn. If you want to sow lilies, we advise you to do it between October and January and sow it 10 centimeters deep, leaving a distance of approximately 15 centimeters between one bulb and another.

Bulb plants and their names - Azucena

Garlic

Garlic is one of the best known bulbous plants along with the onion. For plant garlic it is necessary to have fertile soil. It can also be planted in a pot, but a good amount of compost should be added. The usual thing is to plant it in spring and collect it in autumn.

We recommend planting it in an area where it gets a lot of sun and watering it frequently since it is a plant that needs the soil to always be moist. If what you want when planting garlic is to benefit from its production, we recommend cutting the flower when it begins to sprout, in this way, the plant will focus on the production of garlic.

Bulb plants and their names - Garlic

Onion

The onion is a bulbous plant whose scientific name is Allium cepa. It is a temperate climate plant so it needs heat for the bulb to develop well. Watering for the onion should not be abundant.

We recommend removing the weeds and folding the sizes before harvesting for the fattening bulb and no flowers come out. Harvesting the onion will be done when the bulb is large and can be dug up.

Bulb plants and their names - Onion

Iris

This plant comes from the Iridaceae family and is known as iris plant because its plant gives flowers of varied colors like the rainbow. It is a very flower similar to orchid so sometimes he is mistaken for it.

It is a bulb plant that needs little water and adapts well to both cold and warm weather. We recommend keeping the plant free of weeds and cutting off any wilting flowers.

Bulbous plants and their names - Iris

Dog tooth

The Dog tooth It is a bulbous plant of the family of the liliaceae. Its flowering time is in early spring and it needs a light, dry sandy soil in semi-shade for best growth. It needs regular watering and the most important thing is that the soil is always fresh, but without waterlogging.

Bulbous Plants and Their Names - Dog's Tooth

Freesia

Freesia is a very aromatic bulbous plant and with a very decorative flared flower. This bulb plant grows best in shady or semi-shady places, as this way the flowers will not spoil in the heat. We recommend you pay it just before it blooms in spring and not water it more than 2 or 3 times a week.

Bulbous plants and their names - Freesia

Daffodil

The daffodil flowers They come in different colors, sizes and shapes depending on their variety. It is a plant that responds well to different light conditions since, although it is better to put them in an area with light and without direct sun, it also blooms in the shade.

Its irrigation should be moderate, but maintaining the humidity of the earth and having a good drainage to avoid waterlogging. In this link you will see more about How to care for daffodils.

Bulbous plants and their names - Narcissus

Dahlia

Dahlia It is a flowering plant of the bulbous plant family very striking by the numerous petals that shape your flower. It grows in hot climates, but its flowering is interrupted by high temperatures. Its best time is from summer to late autumn.

It needs abundant watering, especially on the hottest days and it is a plant suitable for indoors and outdoors. We recommend fertilizing it during winter, which is when it loses its leaves. Learn more about How to care for dahlias by clicking here.

Bulbous plants and their names - Dahlia

Hyacinth

The hyacinth is another plant of the family of liliaceae widely used both indoors and outdoors due to its great beauty and aroma. The hyacinth bloom It is in spring and, during this, the earth must always remain moist. To make sure there is no shortage of water, you can place a saucer of water under the pot. Ideally, for your flowers to last longer is to place them in a cool place and not too bright so that the flower opens slowly.

We tell you more about How to care for hyacinths here.

Bulbous plants and their names - Jacinto

Fire lily

Its scientific name is Cyrtanthus contractus and it is a type of lily characterized by its color in shades reddish, orange and yellow and for the ability of its bulb to regenerate after a fire, hence its name.

What is bought is the bulb that is stored and sold in a state of rest to carry out the sowing in spring. You have to let the lilies die naturally, you do not have to cut the green leaves. When fall comes, the leaves and stem turn brown, that’s the time to cut the lilies and add fertilizer to prepare the soil for the next blooming.

Bulbous Plants and Their Names - Fire Lily

Gladiolus

Gladiolus is a plant that can bloom all year if it is in temperate climates. They are very decorative and have a great diversity of colors. It is a plant that blooms better as it has more light, that is why in summer it is when it can be seen more beautiful. As for watering, it has to be abundant at the beginning and then less until the first shoots appear. Ideally, keep the soil moist without puddling.

In this other oneHOWTO article we explain how to grow gladioli.

Bulbous plants and their names - Gladiolus

Garden anemone

The garden anemone It is a bulb plant of the family of the Ranunculaceae It can reach up to two meters in height and blooms strongly during the fall.

It is a very resistant plant, but it is not recommended to put it in the sun since its flowers will not hold. The garden anemone should be placed in a shady or semi-shady place to help it retain moisture well.

Bulbous Plants and Their Names - Garden Anemone

Crocus

It is popularly known by the name of croco and within its genre is the Crocus sativus, the saffron plant that is sometimes confused with the crocus itself.

Is a bulbous plant perfect for growing in a pot and its flowering time is spring. Its flowers have a very short life since they only last several weeks, although a single bulb can give up to 20 flowers. For their correct flowering they must …