Tulips prefer consistently moist soil during their growing season, especially as buds form. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.

Reduce watering significantly after flowering as the foliage begins to yellow and die back. Overwatering can lead to bulb rot.

Remove spent flowers immediately after they fade to prevent the plant from forming seeds, which diverts energy from the bulb. Do not cut back the foliage until it has completely yellowed and withered naturally.

This allows the bulb to store energy for the following year's bloom.

Tulips are primarily propagated by offsets, which are small bulbs that grow from the mother bulb.

After the foliage has died back, carefully dig up the bulbs, separate any offsets, and replant them at the appropriate depth. Tulips are not typically grown from seed by home gardeners.

Repotting is generally not required for tulips planted outdoors, as they naturalize and multiply underground. For potted tulips, it's best to repot them annually in the fall after the foliage has died back.

Use fresh, well-draining potting mix and plant the bulbs at the correct depth.