Is it possible to grow a tulip in tropical weather?

Yes, but only if you live in a cool or moderate high elevation tropical climate. They will grow beautifully with some pre-cooling in a place like Bogota Columbia. Hot low elevation inland tropical climates won't work. read more

They will grow beautifully with some pre-cooling in a place like Bogota Columbia. Hot low elevation inland tropical climates won’t work. Tulips love cool weather and despise heat and will dry up and go into dormancy. If they even bloom in hot weather the flowers will be small and unsatisfactory. The variety is also very important. read more

Flowering Bulbs in Warm Regions. Many common flowering bulbs originated in warmer regions of the world and don’t require colder weather in order to bloom. These tropical types of flower bulbs for hot climates thrive with month after month of warm weather, as long as they are planted in good soil and watered frequently. read more