How to grow narcissus? A detailed guide to cultivation methods

Narcissus can be cultivated by soil planting, sand planting, water planting and carved shaping. The cultivation requirements are not high; as long as the temperature is kept at around 15°C, with plenty of sunlight, frequent watering and regular water changes, it will bloom after 25 to 30 days of growing.

A few points to note with narcissus:

1. The growing temperature for narcissus must not exceed 25°C, otherwise it will stop growing and enter dormancy, causing the flower buds to turn yellow, shrivel and dry up;

2. Sunlight must be sufficient, otherwise the narcissus leaves will grow into garlic leaves;

3. The water used must be clean, otherwise the water will spoil, causing pollution and root rot.

Narcissus has a special growth characteristic: its flowering date can be decided by the grower. If you want it to bloom during the Spring Festival, you can plant the bulb (narcissus head) in a pot about 20 to 30 days before the Spring Festival; once potted, it begins to grow until it blooms.

Here are several narcissus cultivation methods:

Narcissus cultivation method one: soil planting

For soil planting of narcissus, use loose leaf mold soil. Before planting, peel off the dried outer bulb scales of the narcissus head and scrape off the old roots, then add leaf mold soil to 3 cm below the pot rim. Hold the pot with both hands and shake it to firm the leaf mold soil, then set the narcissus basal plate in the pot, continue adding about 1 cm of soil, then water thoroughly, and place the pot in a cool, shaded spot. After 5 days, once the basal plate has grown roots, move the pot to a sunny spot to grow.

When watering soil-planted narcissus, follow the principle of "water when dry, let dry between waterings": do not water if the soil is not dry, and once you water, water until it drains from the bottom of the pot. Water in the early morning or evening, otherwise root growth will be harmed.

Narcissus cultivation method two: sand planting

For sand planting of narcissus, it is best to use clean washed fine sand, and the pot should be a breathable clay pot. Before planting, put the sand into the pot up to 3 cm below the rim, then set the narcissus head, with the old scales and old roots removed, into the pot of fine sand, add about 1 cm more sand so that the lower stem of the narcissus head is buried about 1 cm in the sand. Then water thoroughly and place in a cool, shaded spot. After 5 days, move it to a sunny spot until it blooms. When growing narcissus heads in sand, water thoroughly every day; failing to water in time will cause water shortage and affect root growth. Watering should also be done in the early morning or evening.

How to grow narcissus: cultivation methods and points to note

Narcissus is a very elegant plant, usually appearing in people's homes and public places in hydroponic form. Although there is plenty of experience and material on growing narcissus, most people do not know the specific cultivation details very well.

How to grow narcissus

1. Soil culture means planting it in the soil in a flowerpot. The bulb you buy may not have sprouted yet; first bury the bulb in the pot, cover it with about 1 cm of soil, water thoroughly, and place it in a cool, airy spot to wait for it to sprout. After sprouting, it can get normal sunlight.

2. Another planting method is sand culture, which means growing narcissus in pure sand. Place the narcissus bulb in the sand, cover it with some sand as well, still water thoroughly, and then follow the same method as above, placing it in a shaded, airy spot to wait for sprouting.

3. The most common method is hydroponic narcissus. Prepare a pot specifically for hydroponics, fill it with water, and place the bulb inside so the whole bulb is submerged in the water, but do not use too much water; if the water reaches the sprout, the sprout can easily rot. First place it in a spot without much sun to let it sprout; after sprouting, it can get sunlight.

4. What all these cultivation methods require attention to is this: never let the narcissus go without water. As soon as you see the soil is dry or the water is low, replenish it immediately. For water-grown narcissus especially, change the water frequently; if you do not change it, there will be a bad smell inside, and dirty water can easily make the narcissus bulb rot. Also, after sprouting, make sure it gets sunlight every day. But temperatures that are too high are also not good.

5. When growing narcissus, if you think its shape is too ordinary, you can also make use of your own craftsmanship and reshape it. Carve out some fun and interesting shapes, and the narcissus will look even more beautiful.

Narcissus cultivation methods and points to note

I. Care methods

On sunny days with plenty of daylight, place it in the sunlight during the day, and bring it back indoors at night (one thing is very important: pour out all the water in the pot, using this to control leaf growth). Add clean water again the next morning, and be sure not to move the bulb.

Just after potting, narcissus should have its water changed once a day, later every 2-3 days, and once it forms flower buds, it can be watered once a week. Keep the narcissus blooming at around 45 days, so the flowering period can last over a month.

II. Points to note

1. Controlling the flowering period

Grown in water in autumn and winter, it blooms in spring, after about 40-45 days.

2. Preventing excessive growth

When growing in water, remove the brown outer membrane, cut crosswise and lengthwise into the narcissus bulb, and place it in a shallow pot to grow. (Be sure not to damage the flower buds.) Provide sufficient light to avoid leggy leaf growth.

How to prevent "blind flowers"

"Blind flowers" refers to the phenomenon in water-grown narcissus where the flower scape dies midway, the flower buds wither, or the buds decline before opening. The "blind flower" phenomenon is mainly caused by the following reasons:

1. Poor quality narcissus bulbs: the bulb is small and the flower buds are poorly developed; the bulb has suffered pests or diseases, the basal plate is dry and decayed, few roots form, and the plant is weak.

2. Improper care: infrequent water changes, insufficient light, too high room temperature, poor ventilation, causing leggy leaves and thin, weak flower scapes. In addition, damaging the roots and flower scapes when changing the water can also lead to "blind flowers."

3. Improper season for water growing: for example, growing in water before Frost's Descent, when the bulb is in its dormant period, or after Qingming, when temperatures rise, will both result in "blind flowers."

To prevent "blind flowers," first choose high-quality bulbs for growing. When growing in water, use clean water, and store tap water for a day before use. Also make sure the narcissus gets sufficient light, no less than 6 hours a day, pay attention to indoor ventilation, keep the temperature at 12-15°C, and in dry weather, spray the narcissus plant with water every day.

Is narcissus suitable for growing indoors?

Narcissus is not suitable for growing indoors, for the following reasons:

1. Narcissus is somewhat toxic, and its toxin is located in the narcissus bulb. It is called lycorine; if eaten by people, mild cases cause vomiting, enteritis and other illnesses; severe cases can cause fainting, and even more severe cases can be life-threatening.

2. At present, the narcissus varieties in China are basically all domestic narcissus, and the two most important are Yulinglong and Jinzhan Yintai. Their fragrance drifts about, and they are fragrant and elegant yet contain a large amount of toxin. Domestic narcissus usually blooms during or after the Spring Festival, so prevent family members from eating it by mistake.

3. Pay attention to indoor ventilation. When narcissus blooms, its pollen is extremely harmful to pregnant women, and the sap of the flowers and leaves can cause skin redness and swelling. Also make sure children do not eat it by mistake, and pay attention to safety.

4. Narcissus is best placed in a high spot, out of children's reach; it would not be good if they were poisoned out of curiosity. Remember, if you have a wound on your hand, be sure not to touch narcissus or carve narcissus, to avoid infection and poisoning from the toxin.

5. The fragrance of narcissus fills the air. If you merely place one pot indoors, it will not cause any harm or impact on the human body. But if smelling the narcissus fragrance makes you dizzy, it is best to grow this flower outdoors.

It is well known that narcissus is toxic, so when growing narcissus we usually prefer to put it outdoors to grow. If it must be kept indoors, then take care that it is not eaten by mistake. At the same time, narcissus pollen is somewhat harmful, so the room should be kept ventilated.

How to grow narcissus: cultivation methods and points to note

 Narcissus is one of China's top ten famous flowers, with changeable flower colors and a rich fragrance, very appealing. Some people in daily life also like to grow it at home. They just do not know how narcissus should be grown. In fact, the cultivation methods for narcissus are not complicated; I will write them out now, and friends who want to grow narcissus can study them carefully.

 1. Choosing narcissus bulbs

To grow narcissus well, choosing the bulb is very important. When selecting narcissus bulbs, you should look not only at the shape of the bulb but also at its color and texture. Those that are large, flat in shape and hard in texture have a relatively high survival rate. In addition, good bulbs usually have some luster and feel slightly elastic when pressed.

2. The growing environment for narcissus

When growing narcissus normally, the growing environment is also very important. Narcissus likes plenty of sunlight and water. It grows fastest when the outside temperature is around 15°C; temperatures that are too high or too low will both have adverse effects on narcissus growth. In addition, if narcissus cannot be given sufficient sunlight, its flowering period will be delayed.

3. Points to note when growing narcissus

Narcissus is mostly grown in water at home. When growing it, remove the dry outer scales, then stand it upright in a shallow pot without drainage holes, and add clean water up to about 1 cm below the top of the bulb of the narcissus head. After adding the water, first place it in a cool, shaded spot, and only move it into the sunlight after new roots have grown. In addition, water-grown narcissus should have its water changed every day, and when changing the water, use tap water that has been left in the sun, otherwise the narcissus will suffer root rot and die.