Choose a pot with drainage holes
Use well-draining potting mix
Fill the pot so the bulb neck and top third remain above the soil
Place the bulb roots down in the pot
Firm the soil gently around the bulb
Water lightly after planting
Put the pot in a warm, bright location
Water only when the top inch of soil feels dry
Rotate the pot occasionally for even growth
Stake the flower stalk if needed
Remove spent flowers after blooming
Keep the leaves growing after bloom to recharge the bulb
Stop watering when the leaves yellow and die back
Store the bulb in a cool, dry place if replanting later