Do I plant Red Tiger Lotus bulb into substrate right away?

[hybridd23]

Or should I leave it on top of the substrate, and if so for how long? I am new to bulb plants, thanks!

[shaggbark]

They say to leave it but I find that the bulb floats or drifts around looking like some bizarre meteoroid, or worse, lol. I tuck mine into the substrate just enough for them to stay put until they sprout. These are such pretty plants, enjoy 8)

[Lupin]

My bulbs sink. I leave them in the corner and they sprout a lot of plantlets.:perv:

[midiamin]

I think it is best to float until a little sprout shows. That way you know which end to put down.

[hybridd23]

thanks everyone

[CEEEYE]

on mine the roots came out of the top where the stems sprouted