potted plants vs. bulbs

[Meagan]

Call me dumb... what is the difference?  Is a potted plant more mature?  Does a bulb not have growth yet?

Are bulbs more difficult to grow than potted plants?

 

[Tamlin Dawnstar]

A potted plant is growing actively. VFT bulbs are not in active growth, have no leaves yet, but do have roots, and are a collection of the previous growth's leaf bases: a storage organ for the next seasons growth. They quickly grow into new plants when planted.

 

[Dyflam]

For the inexperienced... go with plants. They are easier to keep going than bulbs are to get started. I would recommend trying bulbs after you have an established healthy plant.