Can narcissus be grown hydroponically all year round? Cultivation methods and key points for changing the water

Narcissus, a very special flower, not only blooms in winter, but is also more suited to hydroponic growing. Generally speaking, give a narcissus a pot of water and it will produce beautiful flowers. However, when it comes to hydroponics, beginners have quite a few questions, such as: can narcissus be grown hydroponically all year round? On this point, the editor has carefully put together the cultivation methods for hydroponic narcissus; anyone who wants to grow it should not miss out~

1. Can narcissus be grown hydroponically all year round? No

As one of the top ten famous flowers, narcissus has a cultivation history of more than a thousand years in China. It likes a moist environment, so it is very well suited to hydroponics. As for whether narcissus can be grown hydroponically all year round, according to research it cannot, because narcissus differs from other flowers: it grows in autumn and blooms in winter.

Note: after frost, narcissus enters its dormant period, so if you grow it hydroponically at this time, there is a very high chance it will not bloom! Therefore, for hydroponic narcissus, it is best to choose autumn or about 2 months before the Spring Festival. Next, let us look at the cultivation methods for hydroponic narcissus.

2. Cultivation methods for hydroponic narcissus, changing the water is key

In the soil cultivation method for narcissus, the thing to note is watering, while in hydroponics the thing to note is changing the water. Placing a pot of hydroponic narcissus at home is not only clean and beautiful, but also good for feng shui. As for how to grow hydroponic narcissus, the editor will explain it properly for everyone, from peeling to watering to fertilising.

1. Peeling, dead skin and dead roots

In the cultivation methods for hydroponic narcissus, the most important thing is the bulb, and in order for it to absorb nutrients better, growers should remove its outer skin, then wash it clean and wait to pot it up.

Note: do not remove the new skin; what should mainly be removed are the dark brown skins and some dried-up dead roots.

2. Potting, with 1/3 of the bulb exposed

Once the above operations are done, the next step is potting. In the effects and functions of narcissus, it was once mentioned that the narcissus bonsai market is quite good, so choosing a nice porcelain vase is still necessary. After choosing the pot, put the clean bulb into the pot, exposing 1/3.

3. Changing the water, once a day

After potting, the hydroponic narcissus is basically more than half done, and what remains is careful care. First is changing the water: in the first 5 days after planting we need to change the water once a day, then gradually change to once every 2-3 days, and later once a week; this must be controlled according to how clean the water is.

4. Fertilising

In the cultivation methods for hydroponic narcissus, fertilising is also very important. Generally speaking, fertiliser can only be applied 5-7 days after potting, when the narcissus roots have already grown mature, so fertilising will not harm the roots and can also promote its growth.

Note: do not change the water within a week after fertilising, otherwise the fertiliser will have been applied in vain.

5. Temperature, 12-20°C

For hydroponic narcissus, temperature is something growers need to attach great importance to. If you keep the narcissus in a 12-20°C environment and care for it carefully for 40 days, you can see the narcissus shoot out buds and bloom; otherwise the time will be extended, and it may even fail to bloom.

6. Light

Besides the above points, in the cultivation methods for hydroponic narcissus, light is also indispensable. Right after potting, do not give it light; just place it in a cool, shaded spot. Once the base plate of the bulb has grown roots, move the pot to a place with sunlight.

Summary: growing hydroponic narcissus at home has the property of generating wealth in water; whether placed in the living room or the study, the feng shui effect of narcissus is very good. So what are you still hesitating about? Hurry and buy some bulbs and start growing them hydroponically yourself! That is all the editor has to introduce about the cultivation methods for hydroponic narcissus, and I hope it can be of help to everyone. Finally, may everyone's narcissus produce beautiful flowers~

How to grow narcissus in water: cultivation methods for hydroponic narcissus

There are many ways to cultivate narcissus, and one of them is growing it in water. How do you grow narcissus in water? Below, we will tell you the cultivation methods for hydroponic narcissus.

Cultivation methods for hydroponic narcissus:

For hydroponic narcissus in winter, temperature, light and water supply are the three key factors determining whether the narcissus can bloom. Narcissus growth requires plenty of sunlight; a suitable temperature of 12°C-15°C; and clean water.

Before growing it in water, you should first peel off the dried brown scale leaves on the outer layer of the bulb, remove the root-protecting soil and the brown decayed roots at the base (be careful not to damage the white new roots), wash the surface clean, and stand it upright in a shallow pot without drainage holes, fixing it around with small stones so it does not topple. Add clean water up to 2/3 of the bulb. Right after potting, change the water once a day with cooled, sun-exposed tap water; before flowering, you can switch to changing the water once every 2-3 days.

Control the flowering time. Under conditions of sufficient light and clean water supply, when the indoor temperature is 12°C-15°C, the narcissus takes about 40 days from soaking to flowering; at a room temperature of around 18°C, it takes about 30 days; at a room temperature of 20°C, it takes only 25 days to bloom; therefore you can determine the soaking date of the narcissus bulb according to your needs, and enjoy the fragrant, beautiful narcissus at the right time.

Growing narcissus requires no flower fertiliser at all; clean water alone is enough. To make the narcissus grow strong, you should take it to the balcony to sunbathe during the day. If you want to delay the flowering period, you can adopt the method of lowering the water temperature, or the method of emptying all the water from the pot in the evening and adding clean water again the next morning. In addition, if you cannot see plump flower buds 10 days before the festival, you can use the method of warming the water to force flowering, with the water temperature preferably close to body temperature.

Care methods for hydroponic narcissus:

During the day the narcissus pot should be placed in a place with sufficient sunlight, and moved indoors at night, with the water in the pot poured out, in order to control leaf elongation. In the evening it can be placed under lamplight. This can prevent the narcissus stems and leaves from growing leggy, making the narcissus leaves short, wide and thick, sturdy, with a deep green leaf colour and fragrant blooms.

The next morning, add clean water again, and be careful not to change the orientation of the bulb.

Right after potting, the narcissus can have its water changed once a day, and afterwards once every 2-3 days; after the flower buds form, change the water once a week. Narcissus grows well in a 10-15°C environment, and can bloom in about 45 days, with the flowering period lasting over a month.

[Hydroponic narcissus] Cultivation methods and precautions for hydroponic narcissus

For hydroponic narcissus, place the carved and treated narcissus bulb upright or lying flat into a shallow narcissus pot, and add water to submerge one third of the bulb. Quartz sand, pebbles and the like can be used in the pot to fix the bulb. The narcissus cultivation methods are described in detail below.

Choose ones with many flower buds, preferably large, flat-round and firm ones with a diameter of more than 8cm, and press both sides of the bulb: inside there should be a columnar substance and the feel should be firm, brownish-brown bulbs.

Remove the brownish-brown coating on the outside of the bulb, the root-protecting soil and the brown decayed roots. Use a carving knife to cut vertically downwards 2-3cm on both sides of the top of the narcissus bulb where no small bulb has grown, to a depth of 1/3 of the bulb, cutting only the scales, and by no means damaging the tender leaf buds. Then sprinkle carbendazim into water, soak the narcissus in it for a day and a night, and then wash off the mucus on the narcissus.

Put the bulb into a hydroponic vessel, add clean water, preferably up to 1/3 of the bulb, and fix the bulb with quartz sand or pebbles. During the narcissus care period, sufficient light can make the narcissus leaf buds thick and sturdy, with a deep green leaf colour. Therefore, during the day it should be placed in a spot that receives sunlight, and at night it can also be placed under lamplight.

For growing narcissus, it is best to use clean spring water, well water, rainwater or river water. Persist in changing the water once every 1-2 days, and never damage the roots when changing the water. Since the narcissus bulb already stores a large amount of nutrients, there is no need to apply additional fertiliser during the hydroponic period.

The suitable temperature for narcissus is 10°C-18°C, with a relative humidity of 85%-95% being appropriate, and it can also tolerate low temperatures of 0°C. If you want to delay the flowering period, you can lower the water temperature, or empty the pot of water in the evening and add clean water again the next day. Conversely, you can increase the water temperature to force flowering, with a water temperature of 15°C being appropriate.

During the narcissus care period, no flower fertiliser needs to be applied. During the flowering period, a little quick-acting phosphate fertiliser can be applied to make the flowers bloom even better. When the flowers are all in full bloom, a small amount of table salt can be put into the pot to extend the flowering period. By no means put salt in when the narcissus is in bud, as this will instead inhibit the narcissus from opening.

On days with sufficient sunlight during the day, it should be placed in a spot exposed to sunlight, and at night it should be put back indoors (one point is very important: all the water in the pot must be poured out, controlling leaf growth in this way). The next morning, add clean water again, and be sure not to move the bulb.

Right after potting, the narcissus should have its water changed once a day, and later once every 2-3 days; when it has formed flower buds, it can be watered once a week. Make sure the narcissus blooms in about 45 days, so that the flowering period can last over a month.

1. For growing narcissus in water, generally no fertiliser is needed; clean water alone is enough. If conditions allow, applying a little quick-acting phosphate fertiliser during the flowering period can make the flowers bloom better.

2. If you want to delay the flowering period, you can adopt the method of lowering the water temperature, or the method of emptying all the water from the pot in the evening and adding clean water again the next morning. In addition, if you cannot see plump flower buds 10 days before the festival, you can use the method of warming the water to force flowering, with the water temperature preferably close to body temperature.

Poor quality narcissus bulbs, weak constitution, small bulbs; improper care. Caused by poor ventilation, insufficient light, unsuitable water changes, etc.; unsuitable season for water growing, growing in water after the temperature rises; note that if tap water is used to grow flowers, the water needs to be left to stand for a day before use.

Grown in water in autumn and winter, it blooms in spring, over a period of about 40-45 days.

When growing in water, remove the brown coating, cut crosswise and lengthwise into the narcissus bulb, and place it in a shallow pot for cultivation. (Be sure not to damage the flower buds.) Sufficient light prevents leggy leaf growth.

The roots, stems, leaves and flowers of narcissus are toxic; by no means let children touch or even chew on them.