Daffodils are a special kind of spring greeting. Especially in pots on the balcony or terrace, their flowers provide valuable color accents. But even if daffodils seem undemanding, they should be given good care in the pot. Otherwise their existence is short-lived
How do you care for daffodils in a pot?
Daffodils in pots require loose, permeable soil, a partially shaded location and regular watering with low-lime water. Ideal temperatures are 10 to 15 °C. Fertilize with liquid fertilizer or fertilizer sticks one month before and after flowering. Repot and separate the bulbs when the plant is heavily rooted.
In autumn it is time to plant onions
The daffodil bulbs should best be placed in the pot with soil in September. They are planted 8 to 15 cm deep. Several onions can also fit in one pot as long as it is large enough.
The minimum dimensions that should not be less than the depth of the pot are 25 cm and the width is 20 cm. Conventional potting soil is suitable as a substrate for the daffodils. What is most important is that the soil is loose, permeable and rich in nutrients.
Which place in the apartment is suitable?
The daffodils can't just be outside on the balcony or terrace. You can also endure it in the apartment
- not too warm
- not too dark
- ideal: 10 to 15 °C (especially during flowering)
- for example in the hallway, bedroom or kitchen
Watering, yes, but don't overdo it
Daffodils need a lot of water, especially during flowering. Therefore they should be watered often and regularly in the pot. But there should not be any build-up of moisture. Low-lime water should be used for watering.
Need of fertilizers
Daffodils are fertilized in pots before (1 month before) and after flowering (towards the end of May). Complete fertilizers (€29.00 on Amazon) in the form of liquid fertilizer, which is added to the irrigation water, or in the form of sticks are ideal for fertilizing.
Repotting the daffodils
If daffodils have rooted heavily in their pot, it's high time to repot them. The new pot should be at least 4 cm larger. At the same time, the old soil is replaced with new potting soil. Repotting daffodils helps keep the plant blooming. At the same time, the breeding bulbs can be separated and used for propagation.
Tips & Tricks
Attention: Be careful with pets. Daffodils are poisonous and cats and dogs are particularly at risk. Therefore, these plants should be placed out of reach of these animals.
