Plant Encyclopedia: Luo Shen Xiangfei (narcissus)

Introduction to Luoshen Xiangfei:

Alias: (Flowers and Plants) Lingbo Fairy, Jinzhan Yintai, Jade Linglong, Jinyintai, Snow Flower, Sky Garlic

Latin scientific name: Narcissus tazetta L. var. chinensis Roem.

Plant family and genus: Amaryllidaceae, Narcissus

Morphological characteristics:

Bulb ovoid. The leaves are broadly linear, flat, 20-40 cm long, 8-15 mm wide, blunt-headed, entire edge, pink-green. The flower stem is almost as long as the leaves; the umbel has 4-8 flowers; the spathe-like involucre is membranous; the pedicel length varies;

The perianth tube is thin, gray-green, nearly triangular. , about 2 cm long, with 6 perianth lobes, oval to broadly elliptical, with a short pointed tip, expanded, white, fragrant; subcorolla is shallow cup-shaped, light yellow, not wrinkled, less than half the length of the perianth ; 6 stamens, inserted in the perianth tube, anther base attached; ovary 3-chambered, with many ovules in each chamber, style slender, stigma 3-lobed. The capsule is dehiscent at the back.

Plant flowering period:

Blooming period is spring.

Geographical distribution:

Original to the warm coastal areas of eastern Asia; it grows on the coastal islands of Zhejiang and Fujian in my country, but currently all species seen in various provinces and regions are cultivated for ornamental purposes.

Growth habits:

Narcissus is a bulbous greenhouse flower planted in autumn. It likes full sunshine, has strong vitality, can tolerate half shade, and is not cold-tolerant. The leaves fall dormant from July to August, and flower buds differentiate at the growth point of the bulb during the dormant period. It has physiological characteristics of autumn and winter growth, early spring flowering, and summer dormancy.

Narcissus likes light, water and fertilizer. It is suitable for warm and humid climate conditions and likes fertile sandy soil. It prefers cool conditions in the early stages of growth, slightly cold-tolerant in the middle stages, and warm temperatures in the later stages. Therefore, it requires a climate environment with no severe cold in winter, no scorching heat in summer, and rainy spring and autumn.

During the day, the narcissus flower pot should be placed in a sunny place to provide sufficient light. Because plants need to provide nutrients through chlorophyll through photosynthesis, daffodils can have broad, tall leaves, bright green leaves, and fragrant flowers.

On the contrary, the leaves will be tall, thin, weak, withered and yellow, or even not blooming. Alluvial sandy loam with loose, fertile and deep soil is the most suitable, and it is suitable for growth when the pH is between 5 and 7.5.

Garden uses:

Daffodils in the living room can make people feel peaceful and warm. The living room is a place for family reunion and reception. It is suitable to use gorgeous flower arrangements and noble and generous narcissus. When placed at home, narcissus can absorb the noise emitted from the home, absorb the waste gas emitted from the home, and release fresh air. From the physics The angle reduces the extra burden in the space. A comfortable home is a home with good Feng Shui.

Chinese daffodils are unique in their natural beauty, fragrant and fresh, pure and elegant, and otherworldly. Therefore, since ancient times, people have listed it as the "Four Elegant Flowers" along with orchids, chrysanthemums, and calamus; and they have also been listed as the "Four Friends" of snow along with plum blossoms, camellias, and winter jasmine. It only needs a dish of water and a few pebbles, placed on the desk window sill, and it can show its green fragrance in the cold winter months when all the flowers are withered, and it will be full of spring, auspicious and warm. People use it to celebrate the New Year and serve as a new year flower for the "New Year's Eve".

Daffodils create a quiet and comfortable atmosphere in the study and bedroom. When decorating, attention should be paid to creating an elegant and tranquil atmosphere. You can place delicate and elegant flowers such as narcissus. The number should not be too large to make the entire study look elegant and quiet. With a good environment, it is naturally a treasure of Feng Shui. However, people will feel more relaxed when doing things or resting. There is power.