Wild daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus)
Care, watering, light and tips for Wild daffodil on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Wild daffodil
Narcissus pseudonarcissus, commonly known as daffodil or Lent lily, is a perennial bulbous plant native to Europe. It is characterized by its large, solitary, bright yellow flowers, featuring a distinctive trumpet-shaped central corona and paler petals. It is ideal for beautifying gardens, flower beds, and borders, adding a vibrant and cheerful touch to the spring landscape.
Native range
Western Europe, from Spain and Portugal to Germany and England.
Care tips
It requires full sun or partial shade exposure for optimal flowering. Watering should be moderate during growth and flowering, keeping the soil slightly moist but avoiding waterlogging; once the leaves yellow, it should be drastically reduced. It prefers well-drained soils rich in organic matter. A common mistake is cutting the leaves before they have naturally dried, as this prevents the bulb from storing energy for the following year's bloom.
How to save a dying Wild daffodil
- Warning signs
- Soft yellow leaves, drooping or rotting stems, soft/moldy bulb. This indicates overwatering.
- First aid
- Remove bulb, discard wet soil, check for rot. If soft, cut affected parts and dip in fungicide.
- What kills it
- Overwatering or poor drainage. Daffodils need well-drained soil and to dry out between waterings.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if the bulb isn't fully rotted. Act fast to cut rot and dry thoroughly.