What to do if narcissus does not bloom
An introduction to the reasons why narcissus does not bloom and detailed tips on the correct care methods for vigorous flowering, please refer to the following detailed explanation.
There is a saying, "If narcissus doesn't bloom, plant garlic instead." If the narcissus in your home doesn't bloom, it's better to plant garlic, which at least can be eaten.
Jokes aside, what should be done if narcissus does not bloom? A wave of flowers teaches you the expert method of growing narcissus, with full bloom and easy to learn, after reading it, you will understand completely.
Chinese narcissus, image source from the internet
One of the important reasons why most narcissus do not bloom is the result of excessive growth, and the cause of excessive growth is due to insufficient light.
Narcissus has a strong vitality and can tolerate semi-shade, but many people just place it randomly in the house. In fact, this is not correct. Narcissus flowers are very fond of light. If your narcissus does not bloom, first check whether it has been given enough light. Generally, narcissus needs about 8 hours of sunlight every day.
Chinese narcissus, image source from the internet
The leaves and flower stems of narcissus that grow excessively are soft and not upright. Applying some liquid phosphorus and potassium fertilizer during the growing period can make the leaves upright and the flower stems thicker, and it will bloom gradually.
During the budding period, the nutrients in the soil are consumed in large amounts. To bloom smoothly and profusely, it is essential to apply thin fertilizer frequently during the growing season (autumn and winter). Also, some flower enthusiasts do not know that July and August are the dormant period of narcissus. It is normal not to bloom during this period, and it is advisable to apply less fertilizer or even no fertilizer.
Chinese narcissus, image source from the internet
Further reading:
What is the difference between Chinese narcissus and foreign narcissus?
Answer: Both are bulbous flowers. The basic difference lies in the size and color of the flowers and the fragrance.
Both Chinese narcissus and foreign narcissus bloom in early spring. Chinese narcissus has smaller flowers, white petals, and a fragrance; while foreign narcissus has larger flowers, yellow in color, hence the name yellow narcissus, with almost no fragrance or very faint.
In terms of cultivation, Chinese narcissus can be grown in both soil and water, but foreign narcissus is generally grown only in soil because the flower head of foreign narcissus is larger and tends to be "top-heavy" when grown in water, making it difficult to stand independently.
Chinese narcissus, image source from the internet
Chinese narcissus is one of the top ten famous flowers in China and has a cultivation history of more than 1000 years in our country, but its origin is not China.
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