Can you cut the leaves of daffodils?

1. Can I cut the leaves?

For this kind of daffodil, the supply of nutrients mainly depends on the bulb, so the leaves can be cut off. Even if all the leaves are cut off, it doesn’t matter. The bulb part will continue to supply nutrients to the plant. In addition, the leaves often grow too long, mainly because the plants become weak due to lack of sunlight. The suitable temperature for it is 10-15℃. If the temperature is too high, the growth of the plant will be affected, the leaves will start to grow too long, and the emergence of flower stalks will be affected. Therefore, not only can the leaves be pruned, but it also has the benefit of reducing nutrient consumption.

2. How to trim

1. Withered and yellow leaves: As for withered and yellow leaves, they must be removed as soon as they are found, otherwise it will affect the appearance. Use a pair of sharp scissors to get close to the bottom and cut it off quickly without damaging the plant.

2. Leggy leaves: If the leaves grow too long, it will affect the appearance and hinder flowering, so observe the leaves of the plant and prune them in time, leaving about 25 cm at the base and cutting off the rest directly.

3. Dense leaves: During the growth process, the leaves may appear densely distributed, growing in a messy and disorderly manner. Appropriate thinning can be carried out.