Is Narcissus Poisonous? Learn the Correct Way to Force Blooms

Narcissus is grown in many people's homes. The water-culture method for narcissus is quite suitable for household growing, but many problems can also arise during the growing process and catch you off guard. For example, the ambiguous question is narcissus poisonous? Everyone has a different answer, and there is also the classification of narcissus, and how to force blooms. We will answer them all for you one by one.

1. Is narcissus poisonous?

Many people say it is poisonous, but many people still favor it. Especially the wafts of delicate fragrance it gives off when it blooms, which are very refreshing to the heart. So many people are doubtful. But we can tell you for sure that its fragrance is non-toxic. What is called poisonous refers to the plant itself. For example, the pollen, bulbs, and flower sap. As long as you do not harm it, friends can grow it at home with peace of mind.

The floral scent of this plant is not only non-toxic, it even has a very high utilization rate. It can be made into essences, fragrances, and so on. The perfumes we use also contain its components, and some cosmetics and soaps likewise include it. At the same time, the flowers can also be made into fine floral tea, to be drunk blended with other floral teas. But here we must remind friends: do not make it yourself.

It was mentioned above that although the fragrance it gives off is non-toxic, its other pollen is toxic. Although the toxin is not strong, uncomfortable symptoms can still appear, so during care try not to get close to the flowers. Many people like to lean close to the flowers to smell their fragrance, and even inhale forcefully, which can easily let pollen get into the nasal cavity. Here, one more reminder to friends: do not get too close to smell any flower.

2. What classifications of narcissus are there?

1. Single-petaled narcissus

Single-petaled type: a specialty of Zhangzhou, Fujian, with a blue-white corolla, yellow calyx, 6 tepals, and a golden corona in the middle shaped like a cup, with a delicate floral scent, so it is called “Golden Cup Jade Terrace” and also named “Wine Cup Narcissus”; the flowering period is about half a month; if the corona is white, the flowers are many, and the leaves are slightly finer, then it is called “Silver Cup Jade Terrace”.

2. Double-petaled narcissus

Double-petaled type (double-layered type): double flowers, white, with 12 tepals, curled into a cluster, the lower end of the corolla light yellow and the upper end pale white, with no obvious corona, named “Hundred-leaf Narcissus” or called “Jade Exquisite”, with a flowering period of about twenty days. The flower shape is not as beautiful as the single-petaled type, and the fragrance is also weaker; it is a variety of narcissus.

3. How to force narcissus to bloom

1. Temperature

Narcissus likes plenty of sunlight and is not cold-tolerant. It is best to keep the temperature between 15°C and 20°C. In summer, if the temperature is high, it is best to provide shade. In winter, warming treatment should be done; placing it in a greenhouse with light for warming can help the roots grow and develop.

2. Pruning

When the leaves of the narcissus plant show yellowing and similar conditions, you can cut off the withered and yellow leaves, which can avoid the consumption of nutrients and ensure the plant has sufficient nutrient supply.

3. Fertilizing

During the growth period of narcissus, you can increase the frequency of fertilizer application, and water with an appropriate amount promptly after fertilizing; applying fertilizer about once a week is enough. It can better promote the tissue system between stems and leaves, promote metabolism, and make the narcissus bloom faster.

The above is the relevant information about narcissus. We hope it helps with your growing.