The higher the temperature the faster the flower stalk with develop. If planning on having these plants in bloom at a specific time, keep in mind that the average forcing time until bloom is 3 to 5 weeks depending on the cultivar and forcing conditions. Do not expose these developing plants to full sun. The number of flower stalks each bulb produces is dependent on the size of the bulb with the larger bulbs producing the greater number of stalks. The number of flowers per flower stalk, however, is primarily a function of cultivar with most producing 4 flowers per stalk.
Some cultivars produce only two flowers per stalk while others produce up to six.
Leaf growth becomes vigorous shortly after blossoms fade and die. If you plan on keeping the plant for another year, do not cut the foliage off the plant. If damage occurs to the strap-like leaves the bulb's food reserves will not be replenished for next year's bloom. The bulb can be left in the same pot for several years watering and fertilizing as you would any other houseplant. Continue to water and fertilize.