["Preventing floppy paperwhites and other bulbs is as easy as watering with a dilution of distilled alcohol. If you prefer not to sacrifice your Tanqueray or Absolut, you can also use rubbing alcohol.", "The secret is using dilute solutions of alcohol. Properly used, the result is paperwhites that are 1/3 to 1/2 shorter, with equal sized flowers that last as long as normal. What to do: We suggest planting your paperwhite bulbs in stones, gravel, marbles, glass beads, etc. as usual.", "Learn how to force paperwhites indoors for beautiful winter blooms! This easy method brings fresh greenery and sweet fragrance to your home all season longand Ill share the surprising vodka trick that keeps your paperwhites short, strong, and standing tall.", "Any type of vodka will do, though its probably for the best if you stick with an inexpensive bottle. If you don't have vodka on hand, any type of hard liquor will do because it's the high alcohol content and lack of sugars that matters (never use beer or wine).", "So, I decided to try an experiment: growing them in an alcohol and water mixture (7 parts water to 1 part Vodka or 13 parts water to 1 part 70% rubbing alcohol) to stunt the growth of the stems so they stand upright.", "Use gin, vodka, whiskey, rum, or tequila but do not use beer or wine. If it is a 40 percent distilled spirit, add 1 part of the alcohol to 7 parts water to yield a 5 percent solution.", "Is there anything I can do to keep the paperwhites a bit more stunted so to speak? Next, what do I do for this bunch now that they are for the most part finished? E.F., Albuquerque", "The correct ratio is six parts water to 1 part vodka. Use the cheap stuff to mix up a jug of water-with- vodka when you first pot your winter paperwhites and continue to use it until the flowers are spent.", "If you are not someone who plans months in advance then paperwhites and vodka are for you. Growing paperwhites in water is easy and provides instant gratification - just pop the plump bulbs into a favourite bowl with water two-thirds up the bulb.", "Want beautiful, tall paperwhite blooms that dont flop over? The secret is a splash of vodka! In this video, Ill walk you through my favorite method for forcing paperwhites indoors ..."]
