When do narcissus flowers bloom?
The editor brings you an introduction to when narcissus flowers bloom and the key points for maintaining narcissus during their blooming period, with specific details as follows:
When a plant is in full bloom, it is at its most beautiful moment. This is also when it has the highest ornamental value. Narcissus is known as the fairy of flowers, and when it blooms, it must be very beautiful. So when do narcissus flowers bloom? Narcissus blooms during the Spring Festival, and if well cultivated, you can enjoy them 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. Its growth characteristics are as follows: it grows in autumn, blooms in winter, and dormant in summer. It blooms during the Spring Festival. If the flowers bloom early, they can bloom in January, and 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 petals, yellow sepals, 6 petals on the corolla, a golden corona in the center, shaped like a lamp, with a sweet fragrance, hence the name "Golden Lamp and Jade Pedestal", with a blooming period of about half a month. If the corona is white, with more flowers and slightly thinner leaves, 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 with light yellow at the bottom and light white at the top, without a distinct corona, known as "Hundred-petal Narcissus" or "Jade玲珑", with a blooming period of about twenty days. The flower shape is not as beautiful as that of single-petal narcissus, and the fragrance is also poorer, which is a variant of narcissus.
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Chinese narcissus can bloom after being cultivated for 2-3 years. It is 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 the dormancy period, the bulb undergoes physiological and biochemical activities. After the second year of dormancy, the bulb is dug up, and the large bulbs bloom in winter.
【Two, Methods to Extend the Blooming Period of Narcissus】
When do narcissus flowers bloom?
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When narcissus flowers bloom, they can be placed in a well-ventilated environment, away from high-temperature radiators, and avoid direct sunlight. During the bud growth period, 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, place it in the refrigerator for a few days, 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.
【Three, Reasons Why Narcissus Does Not Bloom】
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If the bulb you purchase is of poor quality, it will take a few years to cultivate before it can bloom. Moreover, if the indoor temperature is too high, there is insufficient sunlight, the environment is dry, the water is not changed frequently, or the bulb is damaged during water changing, it will affect blooming.
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Improper hydroponics. Narcissus generally begins to grow after the Frost's Descent and is in a dormant state throughout the summer before that. If the bulb is hydroponically cultivated before the Frost's Descent or after Qingming, the bulb cannot grow normally, resulting in哑花 (unopened flowers).
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Narcissus blooms in winter. To make narcissus bloom well, be sure to choose bulbs of good quality that are over three years old. It is best to water with rainwater or pond water. If using tap water, let it sit for a few days before watering. Maintain sufficient sunlight and appropriate temperature, and keep it in a well-ventilated environment.
The above-sharing of when narcissus flowers bloom and the key points for maintaining narcissus during their blooming period hope to be helpful to you!