Fei Yang¹ , Fang Wang² , Qianlu Gu¹ , Wentao He¹ , Decheng Hong¹ , Mengyan Yu¹ , Jinxiao Yao¹

1 Zhoushan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhoushan, 316000, Zhejiang, China
2 Tengzhou Agricultural Technology Extension Center, Tengzhou, 277500, Shandong, China
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International Journal of Horticulture, 2025, Vol. 15, No. 2   doi: 10.5376/ijh.2025.15.0010
Received: 18 Feb., 2025    Accepted: 29 Mar., 2025    Published: 28 Apr., 2025

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Yang F., Wang F., Gu Q.L., He W.T., Hong D.C., Yu M.Y., and Yao J.X., 2025, Effects of light and cultivation conditions on the growth performance of Narcissus tazetta subsp. chinensis, International Journal of Horticulture, 15(2): 91-98 (doi: 10.5376/ijh.2025.15.0010)

The growth and flowering of Putuo narcissus (Narcissus tazetta subsp. chinensis) are highly sensitive to light conditions and cultivation methods, making it crucial to elucidate its response mechanisms to environmental factors. This study conducted comparative experiments to evaluate the growth performance of Narcissus tazetta subsp. chinensis under different light conditions (adequate light and low light) and cultivation methods (hydroponics and soil cultivation). The findings revealed that hydroponics under adequate light significantly promoted plant growth and flowering, characterized by rapid leaf elongation, increased flower bud formation, and healthy green leaves. In contrast, low-light conditions significantly suppressed photosynthetic efficiency, leading to uneven leaf growth and limited flower bud development, with soil cultivation showing the poorest performance. The results indicate that hydroponics under adequate light provides the best environment for optimal growth and flowering, significantly enhancing leaf development, bud formation, and overall ornamental value. While hydroponics outperformed soil cultivation under low-light conditions, growth performance was still notably inhibited. This study provides a scientific basis for optimizing the cultivation management of Narcissus tazetta subsp. chinensis and offers valuable insights for indoor horticultural design and the development of ornamental plant cultivation techniques.

Putuo narcissus (Narcissus tazetta subsp. chinensis); Light conditions; Hydroponics; Soil cultivation; Growth performance; Horticultural optimization