Daffodils are like goddesses in people’s hearts. They are very aloof and elegant flowers. However, even the coldest goddesses are born from one father and one mother, so as long as we fully understand the growth process of Narcissus, we will feel that the goddess also has a very down-to-earth side.
The growth process of narcissus (illustration) When to plant narcissus
The growth process of narcissus
1. After getting the daffodil bulbs, we first remove the dry ones The skin is peeled off, the young shoots are exposed, and then the old roots are also removed.
The growth process of narcissus (illustration) When to plant narcissus
2. Before planting narcissus in a ball, you can cut it into eight squares. Fengfeng Garden teaches you a practical method when cutting. The method is to cut both sides of the main ball in a figure eight shape, that is, after peeling off the dry outer skin, use a carving knife to cut 2-75px vertically down on both sides of the top of the narcissus ball without small balls, with a depth of 1/3 of the sphere, and only cut Bulbs, be sure not to damage young leaf buds. After cutting, soak it for about two days to remove the mucus and rinse it clean, so that the leaves that grow out will be neater.
The growth process of narcissus (illustration) When to plant narcissus
3. Place the narcissus that has been germinated upright into a shallow narcissus basin, and add water to cover one-third of the bulbs. is appropriate. It is recommended to use a special flowerpot for Fengfeng Garden narcissus, or other containers. The bulbs can be fixed with quartz sand, pebbles, etc. in the container. It is advisable to cover 1/3 of the bulbs with clear water.
The growth process of narcissus (illustration) When to plant narcissus
4. The narcissus pot should be placed in a sunny place during the day, and moved indoors at night, and the water in the pot should be poured out. Fall off to control leaf elongation. Add water again the next morning, being careful not to move the direction of the bulbs. When the narcissus is first potted, the water can be changed once a day, and then every 2-3 days. After the flower buds are formed, the water should be changed once a week. Narcissus grows well in an environment of 10-15 degrees. It takes about 45 days to bloom and the flowering period can last for more than a month.
The growth process of narcissus (illustration) When to plant narcissus
5. During the cultivation of narcissus, sufficient light must be provided. It should be placed in a sunny place during the day and placed in the evening. Under the light. This will prevent the stems and leaves of the narcissus from becoming too long, and make the leaves of the narcissus short, wide, and strong, with dark green leaves and fragrant flowers. Growing narcissus in water generally does not require fertilization. If conditions permit, a little quick-acting phosphate fertilizer can be applied during the flowering period to make the flowers bloom better.
The growth process of narcissus (illustration) When to plant narcissus
6. You don’t need any fertilizer to grow narcissus, just water. In order for narcissus to grow robustly, it should be placed on the balcony to bask in the sun during the day. If you want to delay the flowering period, you can lower the water temperature, or pour out all the water in the basin in the evening and add fresh water the next morning. In addition, if you cannot see full flower buds 10 days before the festival, you can use the method of heating the water to encourage flowering. The water temperature should be close to body temperature.
The growth process of narcissus (illustration) When to plant narcissus
When to plant narcissus
Daffodils have a dormant habit in summer, in early to mid-June The aboveground parts wither and enter the dormant period, begin to sprout and grow in November, and bloom in March of the following year. If you plant daffodils in November, they may bloom before the Chinese New Year. However, if they are planted between September and October in autumn, the leaves will wither and turn yellow in May of the following year, and they will go dormant in the form of bulbs in June. During the dormant period, the bulbs will Continue to carry out physiological and biochemical activities.
The growth process of narcissus (illustration) When to plant narcissus
The flowering period of narcissus
The flowering period of narcissus is closely related to the temperature. The temperature is 28 Above 10 degrees, it can be opened for up to a week, but when the temperature is 10 degrees, it can be opened for a month, or even longer. However, although low temperature can extend the flowering period, it also has its disadvantages. For example, some flower buds that have not had time to bloom may wither and fail to bloom due to too low temperature.
If the temperature cannot be changed, you can pour out the water at night and add it in the morning to extend the flowering period. The extension time still depends on the temperature of the room.
The growth process of narcissus (illustration) When to plant narcissus
What to do if narcissus does not bloom
1. Don’t give too much water to grow narcissus There are many, but it is just shallow. The height of the water surface is 2 to 4 centimeters from the bottom of the container.
2. Control the temperature so that the temperature is not too high, just 10 to 15 degrees Celsius.
3. Drain the water at night, put the flowers in a place cooler than the surface, and add water in the morning.
4. There should be sufficient sunlight, otherwise the leaves will grow into garlic leaves; if you want to speed up the flowering, maintain sufficient sunlight during the day. If there is no sunlight or at night, you can use a desk lamp to illuminate it.