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Cultivation methods and precautions of potted Narcissus

Jane Margolis
2020-01-08 09:57:17
For potted Narcissus, plants with bulb length more than 8 cm should be selected. The soil can be made up of rotten leaf soil, river sand and original soil. Organic fertilizer can be used as base fertilizer. When breeding, it should be placed in a well ventilated and sunny place.

Culture method

The selection of narcissus bulbs is tricky, first of all, it depends on the size, generally more than 8 cm is the best (grade I product), the good bulbs are oblate, firm as a fan, the surface stripes are relatively wide, there are seed balls but can't bloom; second, it depends on the color, dark brown and shiny. If the pressure feels soft, the bulb is not good.

The bulb period is from September to October, and the basin soil needs rotten leaf soil, river sand, original soil, etc., which are evenly mixed. Organic fertilizer is used as base fertilizer, only one plant can be planted in 2-3cm, and then placed in a well ventilated and sunny place.

A picture of a daffodil in bloom

FAQ

Air drying

Narcissus head just bought back should be placed on the south facing balcony for two days, so that the skin will be dry and loose.

soak

Remove the brown skin film and its old roots, and soak the water for two to three days to make it fully absorb water.

cutting

After the new root grows, cut a knife on both sides of the terminal bud, squeeze and cut the wound, and then clean it to prevent its surface from turning yellow.

picture of Narcissus blooming

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