Narcissus, when does it bloom?
Today, the editor will explain when narcissus blooms and share some knowledge about the blooming time of Chinese roses and other plants. Let's dive into it together.
When a plant is in full bloom, it is at its most beautiful moment, which is also when it has the highest ornamental value. Narcissus has the reputation of being a fairy among flowers, and it must be very beautiful when it is in bloom. So, when does narcissus bloom? Narcissus flowers bloom during the Spring Festival, and if cultivated properly, you can enjoy it for two to three months.
【One, Narcissus blooms in winter】
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Narcissus is one of the top ten famous flowers in China. It grows in autumn, blooms in winter, and dormant in summer. It blooms during the Spring Festival, and if it flowers early, it will bloom in January. If cultivated carefully, its blooming period can last until March.
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Single-petal narcissus blooms at the end of December, with white corolla, yellow calyx, 6 petals, and a golden crown in the center, shaped like a lamp, with a fragrant scent, hence called "Golden Lamp and Jade Pedestal", with a blooming period of about half a month. If the crown is white, the flowers are more, and the leaves are slightly thinner, it is called "Silver Lamp and Jade Pedestal".
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Double-petal narcissus blooms at the beginning of January, with white flowers, 12 petals rolled into a cluster, light yellow at the bottom and pale white at the top, without a distinct crown, named "Hundred Leaf Narcissus" or "Jade玲珑", with a blooming period of about 20 days. The flower shape is not as beautiful as the single-petal variety, and the scent is also poorer, being a variant of narcissus.
Narcissus, when does it bloom?
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Chinese narcissus needs to be cultivated for 2-3 years before it blooms. It is planted in September-October when autumn arrives. The leaves turn yellow in May of the following year, and the bulb enters dormancy in June. During the dormant period, the bulb undergoes physiological and biochemical activities. After the second year of dormancy, the bulbs are dug up, and the large bulbs bloom in winter.
【Two, Methods to Extend the Blooming Period of Narcissus】
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When narcissus flowers, it can be placed in a well-ventilated environment, away from high-temperature radiators, and avoid direct sunlight. During the bud growth stage, narcissus requires a lot of nutrients, and it can be fertilized with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers once a week, which can extend the blooming period by a week.
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When 1 or 2 narcissus flowers are open, remove the bulb, put it in the refrigerator for a few days, and then take it out and put it back in the pot. This effectively extends the blooming period. Additionally, you can sprinkle salt in the pot, but be careful not to do so when the flower buds have not opened yet.
【Three, Reasons Why Narcissus Does Not Bloom】