Daffodils are a very popular spring flower, it has an elegant posture and a fragrant fragrance, and it is a favorite plant for many flower lovers. The flower language of daffodils is rebirth and new beginnings, symbolizing the arrival of spring and the light of hope. So, how can you make daffodils bloom more beautifully? Here are some tips for keeping your daffodils so that your daffodils are evergreen all year round.
Choose the right planting method.
There are many ways to grow daffodils, such as soil cultivation, hydroponics and sand cultivation, different planting methods have different advantages and disadvantages, and it is necessary to choose the right planting method according to your preferences and conditions. In general, soil-grown daffodils are more likely to bloom, but attention needs to be paid to the drainage and fertility of the soil; Hydroponic daffodils are easier to manage, but attention needs to be paid to the cleanliness of water quality and the frequency of water changes; Sand-grown daffodils are more suitable for viewing, but you need to pay attention to the quality and humidity of the sand.
Provide adequate light and a suitable temperature.
Daffodils are sun-loving plants that need plenty of light to grow healthy, generally requiring 6-7 hours of sunlight per day. If there is not enough light, the leaves of the daffodil will grow, the flower color will be gray, and the flowering will be reduced. The suitable temperature for daffodils is 12-20, and too high or too low a temperature will affect the growth and flowering of daffodils. Excessive temperature will cause daffodils to grow long leaves and gray in color; Too low a temperature can cause the buds of daffodils to not open easily and even get frostbitten.
Watering and fertilizing should be moderate.
The watering requirements of daffodils are dry and wet, that is, the soil is not dry and not watered, once watered, it should be watered thoroughly, and the watering time should be selected in the morning and evening, so as to avoid watering at noon when the temperature is high. The fertilization requirements for daffodils are small amounts and many times, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are generally applied once a week to promote the flowering of daffodils. When applying fertilizer, be careful not to let the fertilizer come into contact with the stems, leaves and flowers of the daffodils to avoid burns.
Protect daffodils from pests and diseases.
The common pests and diseases of daffodils include daffodil mites, powdery mildew, gray mold, etc., which should be found and treated in time to avoid serious losses. Daffodil mites are tiny spiders that feed on the sap of daffodils, causing their leaves to turn yellow and wilt, and the flowers to deform and fall off. The control method of narcissus mite is to spray 1000 times of 40% dimethoate emulsifiable concentrate, spray once every 7-10 days, and spray 3 times in a row. Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that forms a white powder on the leaves and flowers of daffodils, affecting the ornamental effect of daffodils. The prevention and control method of powdery mildew is to spray 500 times of 50% promethanein wettable powder, spray once every 10-15 days, and spray 3 times in a row. Botrytis is a common disease that forms a gray mold layer on the leaves and flowers of daffodils, causing them to rot and die. The prevention and control method of gray mold is to spray 800 times of 50% carbendazim wettable powder, spray once every 10-15 days, and spray 3 times in a row.