Common Bulb Flowers
Today, the editor will explain the experience of bulb flowers, common bulb flowers, the specific content is as follows:
In winter, under suitable temperature conditions, bulbous plants that can continue to grow vigorously include tulips, hyacinths, grape hyacinths, narcissus, daffodils, saffron, Hippeastrum, ranunculus, cyclamen, hibiscus, and cool-season oxalis, etc. They all have bulbs or tubers, which are not only a place to store nutrients but also the most distinctive feature of these plants.
Therefore, the flowering period of these plants is in winter and spring, and winter is also called the "bulb season".
According to the type of their bulbs or tubers, a brief classification introduction is provided (some types will have separate posts in the future, with more detailed introduction to their care points).
Onion-shaped bulbs: The bulbs of these plants are highly similar in shape to onions, typical examples are hyacinths, Hippeastrum, narcissus, and daffodils.
1. Hyacinth: prefers cool bulbous flowers, belongs to the hyacinth family, has many colors and varieties, the flowering period is in winter and spring, and has the habit of summer dormancy. Personal evaluation is:
Reflowering ability: Strong (a bulb can be maintained for a long time as a perennial plant).
Regression ability: Stronger (whether hydroponically or potted, the bulb may produce fewer flowers after the second year).
Planting difficulty: Easy (suitable for hydroponics, potting, and ground planting).
Propagation method: Division.
Planting: shallowly bury the bulb.
2. Narcissus: refers to the Zhangzhou narcissus with multiple flowers per spike.
prefers cool bulbous flowers, belongs to the amaryllis family, the flowering period is in winter and spring, and has the habit of summer dormancy. The flowering time can be adjusted by sowing time.
Reflowering ability: Weak.
Regression ability: Strong.
Planting difficulty: Easy (suitable for hydroponics, potting, and ground planting).
Propagation method: Division.
Planting: the bulb can be fully buried, slightly covered with soil.
3. Daffodil:
prefers cool bulbous flowers, belongs to the amaryllis family, the flowering period is in winter and spring, has the habit of summer dormancy, one flower per spike, large flower shape, and rich colors.
Reflowering ability: Strong.
Regression ability: Weaker.
Planting difficulty: Easy.
Propagation method: Division.
Planting: the bulb can be fully buried, slightly covered with soil.
4. Hippeastrum:
prefers warm bulbous flowers, belongs to the amaryllis family, has the habit of winter dormancy, in natural conditions, it germinates and flowers from late February to March; the natural flowering period is from February to June, and some varieties have the habit of flowering in autumn.
However, if the leaves are cut提前 in October to November, allowing it to undergo a period of low-temperature dormancy before planting, its flowering period will be提前 to January or even earlier (already flowering before New Year's Day).
Reflowering ability: Strong (it will bloom every year, and with proper care, the number and frequency of flowering will increase; an important point is that after the flowering period, there will be a long growing period to allow its bulb to recover).
Regression ability: Weak (with proper care, not only will it not degrade, but as the bulb grows larger, the number of flowers will increase year by year).
Planting difficulty: Easy (suitable for potting and ground planting, but not suitable for long-term hydroponics).
Propagation method: Seed, division.
Planting: shallowly bury the bulb, which helps with flowering and makes it easy to observe the bulb's condition.
However, if choosing ground planting, the bulb can be considered fully buried.
Garlic-shaped bulbs: The bulbs of these plants are very similar in shape to garlic, the most typical being tulips.
Tulip:
prefers cool bulbous flowers, belongs to the lily family, flowering period in winter and spring, and has the habit of summer dormancy.
Reflowering ability: Stronger.
Regression ability: Stronger.
Planting difficulty: Easy (suitable for hydroponics, potting, and ground planting).
Propagation method: Division (after the bulbs are dug up in summer, the flowering bulbs will disappear, and several new small bulbs will grow, among which the larger ones will continue to flower when planted again; the smaller ones are difficult to flower).
Planting: the bulb can be fully buried, slightly covered with soil.
Horse hoof-shaped bulbs: The bulbs are similar in shape to horse hooves (water chestnuts), common ones are saffron (prefers cool) and gladiolus (prefers heat).
Saffron:
prefers cool bulbous flowers, belongs to the iris family, the main flowering period is in winter and spring, has the habit of summer dormancy, although it is perennial, its flowering bulb is disposable, because after flowering, the flowering bulb will disappear, and the nutrients will be transferred to several new bulbs (the heat-loving gladiolus is similar, but with different habits).
Reflowering ability: Stronger.
Regression ability: Stronger.
Planting difficulty: Easier (suitable for potting and ground planting).
Planting: the bulb can be fully buried, slightly covered with soil.
In addition, a brief introduction to other bulbous flowers that bloom in winter.
Freesia:
belongs to the iris family, prefers cool temperatures, flowering period in winter and spring, has the habit of summer dormancy.
Reflowering ability is stronger, but not easy to degenerate; after flowering in spring, many small bulbs will grow at the underground bulb and the above-ground part of the plant (there may be a phenomenon of rebirth bulbs), which is suitable for division propagation.
Planting: the bulb can be fully buried, slightly covered with soil.
Cyclamen:
belongs to the primrose family, prefers cool temperatures, winter and spring are the flowering periods, perennial.
Reflowering ability is stronger, and it is not easy to degenerate.
However, attention should be paid to maintenance: watering with the immersion method, the bulb should not be in contact with water for a long time to avoid rotting.
In summer, the duration of dormancy is related to temperature. If it is cool in summer, the characteristic of leaf dormancy is not very obvious, but continues to grow like in winter and spring.
Usually, the bulb should be kept in a shallowly buried state.
Ranunculus:
belongs to the buttercup family, has a special claw-shaped tuber, winter and spring are the flowering periods, summer dormancy.
Reflowering ability is also stronger, and not easy to degenerate. Planting: the bulb can be fully buried, slightly covered with soil.
The cool-season oxalis represented by hibiscus:
all belong to the oxalis family, winter and spring are the flowering periods, and have the characteristic of summer dormancy.
Reflowering ability is also stronger, not easy to degenerate, and easy to maintain.
However, when planting, attention should be paid to: if the root buds on the bulb are not easy to identify, then placing it flat is the best method, the bulb can be fully buried, slightly covered with soil.
The above is a specific introduction to common bulb flowers, hoping everyone will like it!