since they all in a dormant stage, do i have to water them still?or what can i do to make them alive and healthy though no more single leaf is showing?pls advise.tnx
2007-07-22 19:17:16 · 4 answers · asked by edgar 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
In summer, the bulbs are dormant and do not need water.
In the fall, the soil needs to be damp because that is when the roots are forming. In the spring, the soil should be damp to keep the foliage and blooms hydrated. In summer, the bulbs just sits dormant so it can go very dry, completely dry.
If you planted it in a container to force, keep the soil just barely damp all the time from planting until it starts growing, when the top is growing it will need a little more water until it finishes blooming. It must not dry out completely while it is rooting, and once in growth it uses more water. Use your finger to dig into the soil and see if you need to water. This is a little tricky because you do not want to overwater it, that could make the bulb rot. You want damp soil not saturated, sopping wet soil.
If it is a paperwhite and you planted it in gravel, keep the water level just below the bottom of the bulb. You will need to top it up from time to time during the rooting phase, and once it starts growing stems and leaves you may need to top it up daily. At that stage it uses a lot of water.
I hope this helps!
2007-07-23 11:03:05 · answer #1 · answered by glorious angel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you live in a drought-stricken area, the rainfall should be adequate to keep the daffodils alive and well. Presuming you have other plants in your garden, the water that you're giving those should be adequate. If you do have a shortage of rainfall, then a bit of watering would be a good idea.
2007-07-22 21:59:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are in you outside garden you don't have to water them. The rain you get should be enough water for them.
As you said they are in a dormant stage so they are getting ready for next spring. Don't worry about them they will be fine.
2007-07-22 19:25:11 · answer #3 · answered by Aliz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once Daffodils (and other bulbs) have died back you should stop watering them, until they are due to start shooting again.
Watering while dormant is a waste of water and can cause the bulbs to rot.
2007-07-22 19:37:30 · answer #4 · answered by Tarkarri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋