How to grow narcissus at home? Correct care and watering methods

It is well known that narcissus has a purity that rises unstained from the mud. Although narcissus is toxic, it also has the effect of purifying the air. For home viewing it can be placed in the living room, entryway, study, workspace, and so on. After it blooms, the whole room is filled with fragrance, making it one of the most beloved Chinese New Year flowers.

So what is the correct way to grow narcissus at home? And how should it be watered? Follow the steps below to care for it.

Step 1: When the narcissus first arrives, it is usually in the form of a bulb. At this point, peel off the outer layer of skin cleanly to reveal the white, tender flesh.

Step 2: Choose a suitable bowl or container. Remember not to be greedy for a large flower pot or container; one that is just the right size will do. This is because only a suitably sized pot can concentrate the growth and make the flower heads more compact and attractive. Step 3: When adding water to narcissus, be sure to follow the principle of less rather than more. Do not fill it up all at once; adding water to 1/4 of the pot is enough. It is recommended that the water level just covers the bottom of the narcissus. In addition, after the sun sets in the evening, all the water in the narcissus should be poured out promptly, and when you get up in the morning, add water again, with the water level also just covering the bottom of the narcissus. For narcissus, the more water there is, the faster the leaves grow, so you should pour it out at night; otherwise, it is prone to lodging and the leaves tend to grow leggy.

Step 4: After the narcissus is planted, if new shoots appear, it should be given more sunlight. Only in this way can the narcissus develop stronger seedlings. In addition, note that narcissus is a plant that likes lower temperatures and light. If the temperature difference between day and night is too great, leggy leaves may appear, which will affect its appearance. Step 5: As for fertilizing, narcissus does not have a great need for fertilizer and can go without it. However, if you want more flowers and leaves that are strong, short, and plump, you can spray monopotassium phosphate or potassium phosphite. Spraying once a week can inhibit the absorption of nitrogen fertilizer, control leggy growth, and promote its flower bud differentiation.

Fellow flower lovers, if you keep to the above techniques for about 40 days, it will bloom beautifully.