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[Patriot3]

I had paperwhites once but had to throw them out because the smell gave me headaches.  They are pretty, tho.

[jannabelle1]

I love the paperwhites...so elegant, but I prefer the blooming "cactus".  I have an old Thanksgiving cactus that always blooms profusely every year in the many years I've had it. My other cactus could be either Thanksgiving or Christmas,  however I have no idea since it has NEVER bloomed in the 17 years I've had it! My late husband bought it at a garage sale that many years ago and it was huge at that time and it still is. All I can say is that it's nice and green! 

[Judaline]

If I bought them already "forced" and beautiful, what does taking care of them involve?

[Oznell]

Wow, I love hearing these paperwhites stories-- thanks to all who post them.  I've never forced bulbs indoors before, so it is all fascinating to me.  ( So, sorry I can't answer your question, @Judaline ,  but maybe someone else can.)

@CarolinaGirl88 ,  that's interesting-- ours sputtered last year with only a few blooms, too.  It was the first year we had it. Sounds like you had a great follow-up this year.

Oh,  @just bee and @PA Mom-mom ,  Sibyl appreciates your interest.  She's the type of kitty who starts "pre-emptively" purring, the minute she sees a human coming toward her with the intention of petting.  She's always been tiny, seemingly frail, but mighty... 

@jannabelle1 ,  at least yours is nice and green!   I think Christmas/Thanksgiving cacti make a wonderful presentation, even w/out blooms, with their long chains of interesting leaves, winding where they will...

[ROMARY]

Many beautiful containers, too !  

[DREAMON]

Love the paperwhites and the photos are so pretty.

I like a pretty container pot but a good old terracotta pot is what I LOVE!

I have one plant going right now and want more after seeing these pictures.

@Oznell ..your Thanksgiving cactus is healthy and gorgeous.

[Oznell]

Hey, thanks, @DREAMON -- it just lost a few blooms but more coming.  Good luck with your plant(s)!

[Imaoldhippie]

Very pretty, but with my brown thumb no way

[ValuSkr]

I like their scent.  But they do get floppy and need to be bundled or staked somehow to keep things tidy.

I think it's better to plant the bulbs in potting soil, vs stones and water.  The latter is a perfect environment for fungus gnats.

[Elodie2]

I think Paperwhites are lovely but their scent smells musty to me.  I see a few others mentioned the scent being off putting. Sort of like cilantro...you love it or hate it.