Narcissus (Narcissus bicolor)
Care, watering, light and tips for Narcissus 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 Narcissus
Narcissus bicolor, commonly known as the Two-coloured Daffodil, is a delightful perennial bulbous plant, prized for its distinctive flowers featuring white or cream petals and a bright yellow central trumpet. These early spring blooms are perfect for adding a vibrant splash of color to rock gardens, borders, or containers, creating a very attractive visual contrast.
Native range
Iberian Peninsula and southwestern France
Care tips
It thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil. Water regularly during its growth and flowering period, but reduce watering once the foliage begins to yellow. A common mistake is to cut the leaves before they have completely withered, as this prevents the bulb from storing energy for the following year's bloom.
How to save a dying Narcissus
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or soft leaves, limp stem, absent or prematurely wilted flowers.
- First aid
- Check the bulb: if soft or foul-smelling, cut off affected parts. If healthy, repot in fresh, well-draining soil.
- What kills it
- Overwatering that rots the bulb. They hate waterlogging!
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if the bulb is not completely rotted. Act quickly to prevent fungal spread.