How to care for narcissus
This article introduces how to care for narcissus and the planting and cultivation methods of green plants and flowers. Corrections are welcome if there are any mistakes!
Soil: Use sandy soil with good water retention to cultivate narcissus. Watering: Initially, water daily, and before the blooming period, water every 2-3 days. Light: Place the newly planted narcissus in a shaded area, and after 5 days, move it to a sunny place. Temperature: 12-20°C is suitable.
I. Soil
Sand Cultivation Method: Since narcissus prefers a warm and humid environment, the cultivation usually selects loose, fertile sandy soil with good water retention. Fill the pot with clean fine sand to 3cm from the rim, peel the outer skin of the bulb, and bury it about 1cm deep in the sand, then place a few small stones on top of the fine sand.
Water Cultivation Method: Pour water that has been set aside for a few days into a shallow pot, ensuring it covers the clean bulb by about 1cm, then place it in a shaded area.
II. Watering
Sand Cultivation Method: When using the sand and stone method, water thoroughly the first time and water daily. If watering is not timely, it can cause water deficiency leading to slow growth of the flower roots.
Water Cultivation Method: Change the water for the narcissus once a day, otherwise it can cause the stem to rot. Daily water changes can keep the regrown roots clean and white. When changing the water, it's best to set aside tap water for 2-3 days in advance to clear the excess chlorine and other impurities. Before the blooming period, the water change interval can be adjusted to every 2-3 days.
III. Lighting
After planting narcissus, first move it to a shaded area, then after 5 days, move it to a place with plenty of sunlight. It is a sun-loving plant, requiring about 6-7 hours of sunlight daily. Insufficient lighting may result in fewer flowers.
IV. Temperature
The temperature for cultivating narcissus should not be too high or too low, generally around 12-20°C is suitable. Excessive temperatures can cause the leaves to grow excessively and the flower color to become dull.
V. Precautions
1. Fertilizing: Fertilize 5-7 days after planting because at this time, the rootstock is just mature and fertilizing will not damage the roots. Do not change the water for 5-7 days after fertilizing, otherwise the soil's fertility will be lost.
2. Flowering Period: Narcissus can be planted starting from autumn and winter, and it will bloom by early spring. Generally, narcissus bulbs can bloom as expected after about 40 days, and the flowering period can last nearly a month.
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