How to care for daffodils during their dormancy period, and how to manage them after their dormancy period

1. How to care for and treat daffodils during their dormancy period

Place it properly: Daffodils will enter a dormant period when summer arrives. After it enters its dormant period, you cannot ignore it. If you take good care of it, it will continue to bloom in the next flowering period. First of all, it should be stored properly, preferably in a cool place with good ventilation. The temperature is too high in summer, so daffodils need to be kept away from sunlight and rain, otherwise the roots will easily rot.

Pay attention to watering: During the dormant period, the amount of watering needs to be strictly controlled. Too much water can easily make the soil too moist, which can lead to root lack of oxygen and root rot. Too little water can cause the roots to shrink. During the dormant period, just let the soil in the pot be half dry.

Do not fertilize: The life activities of daffodils are relatively weak during the dormant period, and their demand for nutrients will be greatly reduced. There is no need to apply fertilizer at this time. Applying fertilizer when it cannot be absorbed can easily lead to fertilizer damage.

2. How to preserve daffodils during their dormancy period

After the daffodils have buds, you can take out the flower balls, seal them in bags, and store them in the refrigerator. This way, the daffodils can safely go dormant during the summer. After this period of time has passed, the flower bulbs taken out of the refrigerator can continue to grow and bloom.

3. How to manage daffodils after their dormancy period

After the dormant period of daffodils, you can gradually resume normal maintenance methods.

Regarding watering, water according to the dryness and wetness of the soil. Water again after it becomes dry to keep the soil moist.

When applying fertilizer, be careful not to apply fertilizer as soon as the dormant period ends. Wait two or three months later and apply some thin fertilizer to provide the nutrients needed for its growth.

In terms of light, it cannot be exposed to direct light immediately. It can be moved from a place with scattered light to outdoors or indoors where there is sufficient light so that it can gradually receive external light.