When does narcissus bloom?
For most women, knowing when narcissus blooms and related topics about narcissus cultivation methods and timing are great bits of knowledge for flower cultivation, so it's recommended to save this for later!
When a plant is in full bloom, it is at its most beautiful moment. It's also the time when its ornamental value is the highest. Narcissus is known for its fairy-like beauty among flowers, and it must be very beautiful when it blooms. So, when does narcissus bloom? Narcissus flowers bloom during our Spring Festival, and with good cultivation, you can enjoy them for two to three months.
【One: Narcissus blooms in winter】
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Narcissus is one of China's top ten famous flowers. Its growth characteristics include growing in autumn, blooming in winter, and dormant in summer. It blooms during the Spring Festival, and if it blooms early, it can start in January. With careful cultivation, the blooming period can last until March.
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Single-petal narcissus blooms at the end of December, with white corolla, yellow calyx, six petals, and a golden crown in the center, shaped like a lamp, with a fragrant scent, hence called "golden lamp jade platform," with a blooming period of about half a month; if the crown is white, with more flowers and slightly thinner leaves, it is called "silver lamp jade platform."
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Double-petal narcissus blooms in early January, with white flowers, 12 petals rolled into a cluster, light yellow at the bottom of the corolla and pale white at the top, without a distinct crown, named "hundred-leaf narcissus" or "jade elegance," 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, making it a variant of narcissus.
When does narcissus bloom?
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Chinese narcissus can bloom after 2-3 years of cultivation, planted in September to October when autumn comes. The leaves wither in May of the following year, and the bulb enters dormancy in June. During dormancy, 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 narcissus blooming period】
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When narcissus blooms, 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 applying some phosphorus and potassium fertilizer every week can extend the blooming period by a week.
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When 1 or 2 narcissus flowers 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 flower pot, but be careful not to do so when the flower buds have not opened yet.
【Three: Reasons why narcissus does not bloom】