I'm a little surprised at the amount of derision this has received from our experienced gardeners. Who among us hasn't tried some gardening novelty at some point in our lives? As I read about this method, it's more art than agriculture and is an ancient spin-off from Japanese bonsai (the ultimate novelty) and isn't intended to be permanent or long term. Aren't "lucky bamboos" in water novelties? Indeed, any forced bulbs, unless carefully cared for, are one-offs. So what? That's the nature of commerce, be it the latest fashion trends or plants. We can all afford to have a little fun with something that isn't 100% practical once in awhile.
https://www.nparks.gov.sg/npar...
https://www.bbg.org/article/di...
