How to grow daffodils at home?

1. Choose different varieties of daffodils to plant.
   • Decide if you want to purchase bulbs that will grow without cold treatment. You can grow the "Papery Daffodil" by simply planting the bulbs in an indoor pot and waiting 2 to 6 weeks. Most other varieties require cold processing, which will extend growth time by an additional 12 weeks.
   • Choose your plant size. There are many different sizes of daffodils available, including miniature varieties such as Little Pearl and February Gold. Some large varieties may not be as well suited for indoor planting as heavy flowers may need a support stand.
   • Choose a color. Most daffodils are yellow, white, or yellow-white, but there are daffodils that combine a mixture of pink and white, such as daffodils that bloom twice.
2. 

   Buy daffodil bulbs. Look for strong, flawless bulbs; don't buy soft or sprouted ones. You may want to buy double bulbs that will grow 2 buds.

3. Choose a pot between 15.2 and 20.3 cm.

   in diameter and 30.5 cm in depth with drainage holes and drainage tray. Thanks to the deep pot, the roots have enough room to grow.

   • Use a smaller pot if you plan on growing miniature daffodils. 15.2 cm of depth should be sufficient.
4. 

   Fill the pot with peat moss potting mix. Leave space at the top for the bulbs.

5. 

   Place the bulbs in a pot. Place the onions with the pointed end up. Use as many bulbs as will fit in the pot so they don't touch each other.

6. 

   Cover the bulbs loosely with the extra mixture. The pointed tips of the bulbs should be barely visible through the soil.

7. 

   Water well.

8. Place the pot in a cool storage area.

   Cold cultivation allows the bulbs to mimic the conditions they would have to endure if you planted them outdoors. The ideal temperature is 35 to 48 degrees F (1.7 to 8.9 degrees C). The bulbs will not grow properly if they are too cold or too hot.

   • Cover the potting soil with loose leaves or sawdust to help regulate the temperature.
   • Choose a place that is dark and cool. Good options include basements, garages, or refrigerators. In southern climates where the ground does not freeze outside, you can dig a hole and bury the plant outside.
   • Keep the soil moist, but don't overdo it.
9. 

   Wait for shoots to appear. Most daffodils will need about 12 weeks of cold treatment. The pot is ready to be moved to a warm room when the sprouts are 5.1 to 7.6 cm tall and white roots emerge from the drain holes in the bottom of the pot.

10. 

    Place the pot in a warm place. The temperature should be around 10 degrees Celsius, and there should be dim light in the room. The pot should stand in a warm place for 2-3 days.

11. Move the pot to a sunny window.

    The room temperature should be between 15.6 and 18.3 degrees C. Higher temperatures can prevent plants from blooming.

    • Turn the pot daily. Narcissus shoots will lean towards the light source. If the pot is rotated frequently, the buds will grow in different directions rather than in one direction.
12. Wait for the daffodils to bloom.

    It will take 3 to 5 weeks for flowers to appear after cold processing, but times may vary by cultivar. Once the plants have bloomed, flowering will continue for approximately 1 month.

    • After the daffodils are in bloom, move them out of the sun. This will prolong the life of the flowers.

Growing daffodils at home, you can even feel a fresh spring note even in winter, fill your house with a wonderful delicate aroma.

Daffodils at home: description

Daffodils at home are more and more in demand, especially before the holiday of March 8, when you can congratulate your beloved women with fresh flowers grown on your own.

Daffodils are members of the large Amaryllis family, and today there are more than 12,000 varieties of these flowers known.

The leaves are dark green, depending on the variety, they are different in width and length. The roots live for about 10 months, then die off. Their most intensive growth is observed in autumn.

The bulbs are elongated, pear-shaped, covered with a dense brown skin.

Daffodil flowers are incredibly attractive and varied in appearance. They can be plain and double, white, yellow, orange or two-colored.

The variety of shapes and colors makes daffodils attractive to many growers.

Flowers appear on long peduncles, without leaves. Thanks to this, the bulb is not damaged when cutting the peduncle.

The name of the flower, translated from Greek, means "intoxicate." And this is no coincidence: the bulbs of daffodils contain a sufficient amount of alkaloids, making them poisonous. For this reason, gloves must be worn and handled with care when planting bulbs.

Another option for flowering spring plants that you can grow on your own at home is indoor primrose, which is distinguished by abundant flowering and bright color of petals.

Features of forcing daffodils

Many are accustomed to seeing daffodils blooming in flower beds in spring, believing that this is exclusively a garden flower. However, it is quite possible to grow daffodils at home, since it is not particularly difficult to do this.

Dates of distillation of daffodils

• Early distillation - for the New Year holidays

• Average distillation - for the holiday on March 8 (from February 1 to March 8)

• Late distillation - from April 1 to May 1

For early distillation it is necessary to choose healthy and large bulbs with a diameter of at least 4 - 5 centimeters. Before planting, which is carried out in August, the bulbs are heat treated according to the following scheme: 4 days at 35 ° C, 14 days at 30 ° C and 7-14 days at 15 ° C.

For medium to late distillation smaller bulbs will be required and there is no need to expose them to high temperatures. Before planting, they are stored in a fairly cool place (no more than 10 - 15 ° C).

For medium forcing, the bulbs are planted in a prepared substrate in September, and for late forcing, in October.

Bulb planting rules

In the allotted time, planting is carried out, choosing moisture and air permeable soil, consisting of a mixture of peat and clean sand. In a pot with a diameter of 15 centimeters, you can plant about 5 - 6 bulbs.

Before planting the bulbs, it is necessary to put a layer of drainage on the bottom, and the substrate should be slightly compacted and moistened.Sprinkle the earthen mixture on top so that the tops of the bulbs are half-raised above the soil level.

Temperature regime and feeding

For the first 3 - 4 months, keep the pot of bulbs in the lower section of the refrigerator at a temperature of 5 - 8 ° C. At the same time, it is not necessary to wrap it with polyethylene, since this contributes to the accumulation of excess moisture and pathogenic bacteria, and the natural circulation of air is hampered.

With the appearance of the first sprouts, reaching a height of 5-6 centimeters, the pot can be taken out of the refrigerator and placed in a cool (about 10 ° C heat) and bright room, and moderate watering can be started (once every two weeks, as the soil dries out completely) ...

Like all bulbs, which are distilled in winter, daffodils at home need additional lighting. Ideally, use fluorescent lamps that are fixed directly to the window frame.

After a week, the pots with sprouts should be moved to a warmer room and start feeding. It is best to use special fertilizers with a pH of 8 - 10, intended for bulbs (tulips, lilies, hyacinths, gladioli, etc.). Fertilizers are applied with every second watering, until the buds appear. During the flowering period, feeding should be stopped.

Daffodils at home do not require increased attention and, subject to simple care rules, they can bloom for a long time

After all the flowers have faded and the aerial part of the daffodils withers, the bulbs should be dug up, dried thoroughly and stored until it is time to plant them in the open ground in the garden.

Another way to distill daffodils at home

Fill transparent glass bowls with pebbles, put onions on top and carefully cover them with pebbles so as to deepen them only halfway.

The stones need to be moistened, making sure that the water only slightly touches the bottom of the bulbs. It is for these purposes that glass containers are needed.

The dishes are placed in a cool place with an air temperature of about 10 ° C. When the sprouts hatch, they are transferred to a warm room and provide additional lighting.

After flowering, the bulbs are discarded.

Caring for daffodils at home

Growing daffodils in an apartment is not difficult at all, because these flowers are distinguished by their endurance and undemanding care. They only dislike too dry air, so flower pots should be placed away from central heating batteries or placed next to a vessel with water for additional air humidification.

When the buds begin to bloom, to ensure a longer flowering period, the pots with daffodils are placed in a cool room, you can on the loggia. In such conditions, flowering can be extended up to 2 - 3 weeks.

Daffodils at home

When all the flowers have faded, you can continue leaving: water a little and occasionally feed the plants. After waiting for the leaves to wither completely, the bulbs should be removed from the pot and planted in the garden in the fall.

Such bulbs are no longer suitable for re-forcing at home, but they can still please with flowering in the conditions of their natural habitat.

Diseases of narcissists

Most often, daffodils are exposed to viral and fungal diseases. Fusarium and gray rot can appear along with low-quality planting material.

When buying bulbs, it is very important to carefully examine them, choosing only the healthiest and strongest ones.

For prophylactic purposes, before storing the bulbs, it is recommended to treat them with fungicides.

It is not difficult and pleasant to grow daffodils at home, because these spring flowers fill the room with a pleasant aroma and freshness.

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Since then, as the elegance and irresistibility of daffodils was recognized, they began to be grown in almost every garden, front garden, on a city flower bed. They look good cut and blend with other plants.The daffodil is not only a garden flower. It can also be grown in a pot at home.

Growing daffodils.

You can plant the plant in spring and autumn.
Autumn planting. Autumn is the best time to plant. The planting of the bulbs should be carried out in September, then they will have time to take root before frost. The soil must be prepared 30 days before planting. It needs to be dug up, loosened and fertilized with humus.

Spring landing. In regions with a cold climate, the bulbs are planted in spring, but they do not have time to ripen, flowering is late and occurs only in April. Disembarkation is possible after the snow melts.

For normal growth and flowering of daffodils, you must choose the right place. It should have good lighting and protection from the wind, as well as soil with neutral acidity, which allows air and water to pass through.

It is not recommended to plan a flower garden in a place where other bulbous plants grew before. This is done in order to reduce the risk of plant diseases.

In one place, daffodils grow for about 5 years, then flowering becomes scarce. In order to solve this problem, the flower garden simply needs to be moved to another place.

Planting daffodils outdoors.

The best soil for daffodils is loam. To maintain acidity, wood ash is added to the soil annually.

Soil preparation

The earth is prepared in several stages.

• a year before planting, the soil is limed;
• in the summer, a nutrient layer is prepared. It consists of peat, humus, sand.
• the site prepared in this way is waiting for planting until the fall. During this time, the earth will have time to absorb all the fertilizers.

Bulb selection.

Planting material must be chosen carefully, further flowering depends on it. Healthy bulbs that are 5 centimeters in size are suitable.

After the material is selected, it is placed in a bag and filled with perlite. When sealed, it will be stored at room temperature for 10 days. You can replace perlite with a solution of potassium permanganate (1%).

The best bulbs can be bought in August and September, but when buying in the spring, there is a risk of purchasing a low-quality product. In stores, planting material is sold in bags, so you can appreciate it by touch. It doesn't have to be soft.

Planting bulbs.

If the bulbs are planted in heavy soil, then the planting depth should be twelve centimeters, if in light, then seventeen. Large bulbs are buried twenty-five cm, and the distance between them should be seventy. To get more children, the depth and distance between plantings are reduced by ten to twelve cm.

Daffodil bulbs are planted in holes, on the bottom of which sand is poured. Then peat is put on the soil, and with the onset of frost, the site is covered with straw. When the snow melts, the protective layer is removed and the peat is left behind.

Daffodil care.

The plant does not require special care. It is enough to properly water, loosen and fertilize.

Watering and loosening.

Lack of moisture is bad for flowering. When the first shoots appear, you need to water it twice a week. After flowering, watering is not stopped so that the bulb can receive the necessary nutrients.
Periodically, the flower garden is weeded and loosened, the faded flowers are removed in time.

Fertilizer

Throughout the entire growth period, daffodils are fed 4 times:

• mineral fertilizers are used for sprouts;
• at the stage of the appearance of the peduncle, a solution is prepared, which consists of potassium sulfate, superphosphate and urea;
• when the bud has formed, phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen are used;
• during the flowering period, phosphorus and potassium are used (the dosage is small).

Fertilizers are always applied after weeding. In drought, it is better to use solutions, and in rainy weather, powders.

Reproduction of daffodils.

There are two ways of reproduction - seed and vegetative.
Seed propagation the longest way, the plants will bloom only after 6 - 7 years. The dried seeds are planted in boxes with soil and looked after as if they were seedlings.In the first years, the sprouts do not touch, they allow the onion to grow stronger and form roots. Then they are transplanted to a permanent place.

Vegetative method includes two options:

1. separation of children from mother. They are seated in separate holes. They are looked after in the same way as for adult bulbs.
2. reproduction using scales. To do this, take the largest bulbs and dry them for a week. Then the top is cut off and divided into eight parts. Each slice should have two scales. They are folded in a bag and kept closed for 3-4 months, during which time small bulbs should form, which are planted in boxes with peat and sand.

Why daffodils don't bloom.

The plant may not bloom if not properly cared for.
There may be several options here:

• the bulbs are too closely spaced to each other;
• acidic soil;
• little light;
• stagnant water
• lack of moisture.

Diseases and pests.

Daffodils are susceptible to the following diseases - fusarium, gray rot, nematodes and streaks. Processing the planting material before planting will get rid of the fungus. If the plant is infected with a virus, then it should be immediately destroyed. And immerse healthy bulbs in hot water for several hours.

A hoverfly, tick, fly, slugs harm daffodils. An insecticide will help against them.

Diseases most often occur due to a violation of agricultural technology - poor lighting, too much nitrogen, inappropriate humidity and temperature.

What to do after flowering.

When the flowering is over, the leaves should not be cut off, they should dry out.
After the leaves have dried, the bulbs can not be dug out, but the ground parts can be removed, the flower garden can be weeded, loosened and watered until autumn.
You can store bulbs intended for planting:

1. in the cellar (they are planted in boxes);
2. in the refrigerator (stored in a paper bag, checking for rot).

Growing daffodils at home.

Daffodils grow well at home in pots and delight with flowering from December to March. In order for them to take root well, it is important to choose bulbs that are large and without damage (holes, scratches, areas of decay). After the planting material is purchased, it must be planted in pots as early as possible. Until then, it should be stored in a cool, dry place.

In order for the plant to take root, you need to adhere to some rules.

Planting in pots

The planting pot is not very high, medium-sized in width. You can plant from 2 to 4 bulbs in one pot (the amount depends on the size). A clay or ceramic container is best suited. If the pot is chosen incorrectly, the plant will not bloom. There should be holes at the bottom of the pot to drain the water. They are necessary so that the water does not stagnate and the bulbs do not rot.

Land for planting can be purchased at any specialty store. This can be daffodil soil, universal, or you can take soil from the garden. Whatever the soil, you need to add sawdust, sand or clay to it. The earth must be crumbly. If there are lumps in it, then much less oxygen will enter the soil and this will lead to infection with the fungus.

After the pot and soil are selected, they begin planting. A drainage 3 centimeters thick is placed at the bottom of the pot and covered with earth. The bulbs are lightly pressed into the soil, the upper part of them should remain on the surface. Then the pot is placed in a dark and cool place for 3 months. After this period, the plant is transferred to the room.

In order for daffodils to bloom by December, planting must be done in September. If flowering is planned for spring, then in November or December.

Daffodils should not be placed next to other plants on the windowsill, as they contain toxic substances and they can harm home flowers.

Caring for flowers in the house

It is important to water the plant properly. The first watering is carried out immediately after planting the bulbs. While the rooting process is in progress, it should be moderate - once every 14 days.Then watered as the earth dries into the pan. The water should be at room temperature. After the leaves turn yellow, watering must be stopped.

Top dressing of domestic daffodils is carried out 2 times: the first, when sprouts appeared; the second, when the buds were set. Nitrogen and potassium are used for feeding.

After the plant has faded, the dried flowers are cut and the leaves are left. Once they completely wither, they are pruned and the pot is removed to a cool place. The bulbs can also be removed from the pot and wrapped in paper.

At home, the daffodil is most commonly affected by a fungus. This is due to improper watering. The plant should not be flooded. Before planting, all planting material must be treated with a fungicide.

Among the pests are tick, nematode and fly. To prevent the plant from becoming infected, you need to remove its wilted parts in time, loosen the soil and inject an insecticide into it.

The use of daffodils in garden design.

These flowers can be used in a variety of flower gardens. They look best in the garden in large arrays of the same type. They can be combined with goose, scilia, crested beetles, hyacinths, tulips, crocuses, primrose and lungwort.

If there is a reservoir in the garden, then they can be planted along the banks. But, nevertheless, the flower border of daffodils looks best.

You can plant daffodils in groups of 5-7 and add muscari to this composition.

Since the leaves of daffodils do not fade for a long time, plants with dense foliage, such as geranium or hostu, can be planted next to them. Then the site will look neat.

In natural gardens, daffodils are planted on lawns, lawns, combining them with wild plants such as chamomiles, poppies, and other plants growing in meadows.

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Many people think that daffodils are purely a garden plant. However, these flowers can be planted and grown in a pot at home. They are unpretentious, easy to clean. This article discusses the main varieties of daffodil for planting and care at home, the rules for choosing bulbs, the features of planting and looking after indoor plant species.

How to choose bulbs for planting

Daffodil bulbs for home cultivation have special requirements for size and care, writes the Agronomu portal. If you want your plant to take root well in your indoor pot, choose large solid bulbs. They should not be damaged (holes, black spots, scratches, areas of festering). After purchasing the bulbs of indoor daffodils, it is recommended to plant them in pots as early as possible. Before planting, planting material should be stored in a dark, dry and well-ventilated place.

Important! In a damp or very warm room, the bulbs begin to take root ahead of time, and can also suffer from fungal attack.

How to plant a daffodil, basic requirements

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Daffodils are unpretentious. However, in order for the plant to take root well and delight you for a long time with its enchanting flowering, it is necessary to adhere to certain planting and care rules. When they are performed, daffodil flowers can be admired from winter to mid-March. Sometimes there are complaints that the plant does not show any signs of illness and damage, but very little or no flowers. Most often, the reason for such troubles lies in the wrong approach to planting.

How to choose a daffodil pot

The pot for planting daffodils should be short (about 15 cm), medium in width (from 10 to 13 cm). In one such pot, you can plant from two to four bulbs, depending on their size and variety.It is best if it is a clay or ceramic container.

Important! If the pot is tall or too wide, the plant will not bloom. There must be holes on the bottom of the pot. They serve so that excess water can escape from the container during irrigation. Otherwise, moisture will stagnate in the soil, which will lead to rotting of the plant.

What should be the soil for planting a daffodil

In flower shops you can buy special soil for daffodils. However, this plant will take root well in ordinary garden soil. In order for daffodils to bloom better, it is recommended to add a little sawdust, river sand or clay to the ground.

The ground should be soft and crumbly. If there are breasts in the soil, and soil particles begin to stick together, the soil will not receive enough oxygen, which will lead to fungal diseases of the plant. It is recommended to fertilize the soil with minerals or wood ash.

How to plant a daffodil correctly

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We have already figured out the choice of capacity and soil, now we will decide on how to plant daffodils correctly. Drainage (small pebbles, pebbles) must be placed on the bottom of the pot with a layer of about three fingers. This will provide better oxygen circulation and the ability to remove excess water during irrigation. Next, the container is filled to the edge with soil. The bulbs are placed on top and pressed lightly into the soil. The top of the planting material should protrude slightly beyond the edge of the pot.

The number of bulbs placed in a pot depends on the size of the pot. For example, in a container with a diameter of 9 cm, you can place three onions measuring 10-11 cm. In no case should the bulbs be allowed to stick together. After planting, the soil is watered with water. You do not need to fill the pot, otherwise the planting material will rot or start to hurt. In order for the bulbs to take root, the containers are placed in a cool (from +8 to +3 degrees), dark place for three months. Then they are transferred to the room.

Planting time depends on the desired flowering period: if it is necessary for the plant to bloom by winter, they are planted in early September, if by spring - at the end of November or early December. In order not to miscalculate, read the description of the variety, how long it takes for the plant to root and prepare for flowering.

Features of caring for a daffodil at home

Growing daffodils in pots is easy. It is enough to adhere to a few basic rules, and you can grow daffodils by March 8, which will pleasantly surprise your family and guests. One of the first secrets to growing daffodils on a windowsill is to avoid placing them next to other types of flowers. The plant contains some toxic substances that can harm picky plants with a weak root system.

Did you know? In order for daffodils to bloom by March 8, planting is carried out in the middle or end of November (this depends on the variety). Then the pots are placed in a dark, cool (+8 to +3 degrees), well-ventilated place. Two weeks before the desired flowering period, the pots are transferred to the room and placed on a light windowsill.

Watering and feeding

The first watering is carried out after planting. During the rooting period, watering should be very moderate - once every two weeks. After the pots have been moved into the room, water can be done more often as the soil dries up. It is best to do this with water at room temperature and in a tray. When the plant blooms, it needs to be watered more often, after the flowering period - in moderation. After the leaves turn yellow, watering is stopped.

In order for the daffodil to take root and bloom well at home, it is recommended to feed the plant. For this, nitrogen-potassium fertilizers are used. The first feeding is carried out after the emergence of sprouts. Then - when the buds appeared, once every two weeks. During the flowering period and with the cessation of watering, fertilizing is not worth it.

Important! When flowers appear, the plant should be placed in a cooler place to extend the flowering period. At a temperature of + 10 ... + 12 degrees, they will bloom for about three weeks.

Pruning and caring for a daffodil after flowering

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Daffodils need care after flowering. Dry flowers must be carefully trimmed, let the rest of the plant dry completely. During this period, it is moderately watered and fed (about once every 10 days). After the leaves have completely withered, the ground part is carefully trimmed with scissors or a knife. Then place the pot of bulbs in a dark, cool place.

Bulbs can also be removed from the ground. Before the next forcing, place the planting material in a paper bag or cloth bag and place in a cool, dark place. Pre-inspect the bulbs: discard infected or rotten ones immediately.

Did you know? At home, forcing the same bulb can be done for 3 years. However, with each subsequent year, the flowers will be smaller, and the flowering itself is not so abundant. Such bulbs can be planted in the garden in early summer.

The main diseases and pests of indoor narcissus

The most common disease in narcissists is fungal infection. This can happen if you over-water or store the bulbs in too warm a place. To protect the planting material from such an ailment, it can be treated with fungicides before planting. Among the pests, the following types are distinguished:

• bulb fly;
• ticks;
• nematodes.

To prevent infection of the plant, the soil around it is cleaned of wilted leaves and petals, loosened, and sprayed with insecticides. In addition to such measures, adhere to the basic rules of care: do not pour, do not store the bulbs at temperatures above 9-10 degrees.

So we figured out whether it is possible to keep a daffodil at home. Compliance with the rules of planting and care will ensure a long flowering period of a houseplant at the desired time. Forcing daffodils at home does not require much effort, money and time.