What are the cultivation methods of narcissus?
This article introduces you to the topic of hydroponic narcissus, what are the cultivation methods of narcissus?, keep reading to find out more!
Narcissus alias:凌波仙子,玉玲珑,黄金白银台, etc. Narcissus is relatively common in daily life and is a favorite potted flower for flower lovers. The main cultivation methods are soil planting, sand planting, and hydroponics. So, what are the main contents of the cultivation methods of narcissus?
The ecological growth habits of narcissus: Chinese narcissus is also known as ya suan, 凌波仙子, tian cong, etc. It belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family, narcissus genus. The underground bulbs are ovoid, leaves emerge from the top of the bulb, long and sword-shaped, with parallel veins, the tip is slightly blunt, covered with white frost, blooms from December to January of the following year, the stem is 15-25 cm tall, with a spathe and an umbel-like inflorescence with several flowers. Chinese narcissus can be divided into single-petal and double-petal flowers. The single-petal variety is called "golden saucer with silver base." The flower is white, with a central yellow cup-like appendage, which is unique and beautiful. The double-petal variety is called "jade elegance." There is no "golden saucer," only white double-petal flowers with fragrance. Narcissus begins to grow in autumn, blooms in winter, stores nutrients in spring, and is dormant in summer, so it requires warm winter regions to grow properly, but it also has a certain cold tolerance. In the Jiangnan area of China, no frost protection measures are needed in winter, and it can be grown outdoors. It prefers humid and fertile sandy soil, and Zhangzhou City in Fujian Province is suitable for its climate and soil, so it produces narcissus.
The cultivation method is not demanding, just maintain a temperature of around 15°C, ensure sufficient sunlight, frequent watering, and change the water in the aquarium every 25-30 days to make it bloom. But pay attention to the following aspects:
1. The temperature should not exceed 25°C, otherwise it will stop growing and enter dormancy, causing the flower buds to turn yellow and wither;
2. Sufficient sunlight is needed, otherwise the leaves will grow like garlic leaves;
3. The water used must be clean, otherwise it can cause water mold contamination and root rot. Narcissus has unique growth characteristics; its blooming date can be decided by humans. If you want it to bloom during the Spring Festival holiday, you can plant the bulbs (narcissus head) in a pot 20-30 days before the Spring Festival, and after planting, it will start to grow and bloom.
What are the cultivation methods of narcissus?
Cultivation methods of narcissus:
1. Soil planting
Soil planting requires loose humus soil. Before planting, remove the withered bulb scales and old roots from the narcissus head, add humus soil to 3 cm from the edge of the pot, shake the pot with both hands to make the humus soil compact, then place the narcissus bulb in the pot, add soil about 1 cm above, water thoroughly, and then place the pot in a shaded place. After 5 days, when the bulb has grown roots, place the pot in a sunny place for cultivation. Soil planting should pay attention to the dry-wet condition, i.e., water only when the soil is dry, and water thoroughly when watering, choosing early morning or evening to avoid damaging the root growth.
2. Sand planting
Sand planting is best done with clean fine sand, and the pot should be breathable. Before planting, fill the pot with sand to 3 cm from the edge, place the narcissus head with old stems and roots removed, then add about 1 cm of sand to the pot, so that the narcissus head is buried in the sand by about 1 cm. Then water thoroughly and place it in a shaded place. After 5 days, place it in a sunny place until it blooms. Planting narcissus bulbs in sand can be watered every day, and not watering directly can cause insufficient water, affecting the root growth of the flowers. Watering should also be done in the morning or evening.
3. Hydroponics
Before hydroponics, also remove the old stems and roots cleanly, then place them in a narcissus pot for cultivation, add water to about 1 cm below the narcissus head, place it in a shaded place, and after the bulb has grown roots, place it in a sunny place until it blooms. Hydroponic narcissus is best changed daily, which can prevent water mold contamination and cause root rot, and the clean roots emerging from the water are also white and beautiful.
The above [] introduces the cultivation methods of narcissus for everyone to learn and understand!