Into The Bloom: Tips To Grow Daffodils At Home

Daffodils are among the popular, easy-growing spring flowers that thrive in winter and bloom in summer. If you are planning to grow Daffodils at home then here are some essential tips you should know to ensure a healthy and blooming Daffodil plant.

Ensure Right Depth

While planting Daffodils ensure the depth of about 10 cm or three times the height of the bulb. This is important because the success of the Daffodil plant depends on the depth of its bulb. If the bulb is planted too deep then Daffodils might not grow properly.

Use A Container For Planting

It is best to use a container or window box for planting Daffodils at home. You can fill the container with compost and then put the bulbs inside it. You can cover the bulb with compost on top.

Ensure Proper Light

Daffodils need at least six hours of direct sunlight daily for their growth. However, these flowers (indoor plants that produce oxygen at night) survive in partial sun as well but while planting make sure that the plant faces the sun.

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Well-Draining Soil

Daffodil bulbs grow in well-draining soil as their bulbs are prone to rotting in wet soil. Moreover, soil with slightly acidic or neutral pH is great for their overall health. Also, make sure to enrich the soil with fertilisers.

Regular Watering

Daffodils need a lot of watering while growing but once they are well-established you can stop watering them. Once the Daffodils start blooming you can water them once a few weeks. You can check the soil with your hands to determine the water needs.

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Fertiliser

Like all the other plants (plants to beautify your home)Daffodils need fertilisers for their growth. Daffodils need low-nitrogen fertiliser for about six weeks before flowering. While putting fertiliser make sure to spread it across the soil rather than putting it on the bulb.

Follow these tips to ensure healthy and blooming Daffodils at home.