This plant can be a unique decoration that will bloom perfectly for Christmas. It has beautiful, charming flowers and a unique aroma. However, if you want to enjoy its benefits, you should start growing this specimen now. We tell you how to do it.
If you want to decorate your home for the holidays in a natural way, consider growing daffodil “Paperwhite Ziva”, also known as Christmas narcissus. This is a unique specimen that will be perfect for the upcoming events . What makes it stand out is, among other things, its pleasant, spicy scent, which is associated with gingerbread.
In addition, this plant impresses with its elegant, thin leaves and slender stems, ending with snow-white flowers. It is therefore not surprising that narcissus is increasingly used to decorate the Christmas table. After all, not only does it have beautiful inflorescences, but it also smells like a December evening.
If we want the daffodil “Paperwhite Ziva” to bloom perfectly for the holidays, we cannot postpone planting this plant. It is best to do this in the second half of November, so that beautiful flowers will appear on the specimen just in time for Christmas.
We start planting by finding a pot with a drainage hole. Then we fill it with light, floral flowers, in which we make holes and place narcissus bulbs in them. It is recommended to have 3 to 6 pieces in one container and to leave small spaces between them.
Plant the bulbs quite shallowly, approx 1/4 of their height protruded above the ground, and the pointed part was directed upwards. Gently cover them with soil, kneading it lightly. Finally, we water our seedlings with a small amount of water.
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However, our narcissus will not have a chance to bloom if we do not take proper care of it. The pot with seedlings should be placed in a bright and warm place. The plant develops best at a temperature of approximately 18-22 degrees Celsius. After planting the bulbs, the soil should be slightly moist, but never wet, so as not to cause them to rot.
Let’s also remember that this plant requires a lot of light while growing. This will ensure that the stems stay straight and do not stretch too much. Once the shoots are tall, we can provide them with gentle support.
It is also worth knowing that daffodil “Paperwhite Ziva” does not require fertilization during flowering. However, it is a procedure that should be performed systematically removal of faded inflorescences. This will preserve the aesthetic appearance of the plant for longer.
