VIDEO: Caring for daffodils and other daffodils properly

Differentiate between types of daffodils

The daffodil is a yellow daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus). It is also called a trumpet-shaped daffodil and, with its double flowers, heralds spring in part as early as the end of February. Even if this type of daffodil looks very beautiful, the flower is highly toxic.

Daffodils belong to the group of bulb flowers, which means that every plant grows out of daffodil bulbs. They are often bought and transplanted in the spring, as the bright flowers and leaves will beautify any garden. Among them the poet's daffodil (Narcissus poeticus) and mini-daffodil (Narcissus asturiensis) and other species. However, all varieties of daffodils are poisonous.

Care tips for daffodils and other daffodils

From March to April you can enjoy the sight of the glowing daffodils. The plants grow out of a small flower bulb and can reach heights of up to 40 centimeters.

1. Plant daffodils. the Flower bulbs You can place the daffodils about 15 centimeters deep in the ground as early as late summer.

   

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2. Keep location. You can safely let the plant bloom in this place for five to six years, but should then look for another place.

   



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3. Propagate the onion. To multiply the daffodils, just use small ones Onionsthat you can easily separate from the larger ones.

   

4. Cut flower. If you want to put the daffodils in a vase as a cut flower, dip the stems briefly in hot water after the diagonal cut.

   

5. Leave alone in a vase. Leave the flowers alone in the vase for at least a day. Once cut, the plant secretes a poisonous slime that wilts other flowers in the vase.

   

6. Place the daffodil in a vase with other flowers. After 24 hours, you can put the daffodils in a vase with other flowers, but you are not allowed to cut the stems.

   

Daffodils are easy to plant and care for. Whether in the bed, in the flower pot or as a cut flower in the vase - the glowing daffodils beautify any place.