Saturday, March 20, 2010

the tulip phenomenon

I love tulips. I just wish they would last longer once they are in the vase. However, it is quite fun to watch them grow a little taller as each day passes. Yes, it's true. Tulips grow in the vase after they've been cut. It seems that some colours grow more or faster than others. This is shown quite well in this picture. I bought these tulips on the same day and it wasn't long before the white ones had grown past the purple ones. It is a very fascinating phenomenon.

1 comment:

  1. You know the pin-prick trick, right? Prick the tulip right below the bloom on the stem, and the'll stay upright longer.

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