Narcissus rupicola
Care, watering, light and tips for Narcissus rupicola 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 rupicola
Narcissus rupicola, commonly known as rock daffodil, is a charming small daffodil species native to the Iberian Peninsula. It's characterized by its delicate, solitary, bright yellow flowers with a flattened corona, emerging in spring. It's ideal for rockeries, alpine gardens, or pots where its tiny beauty can be appreciated.
Native range
Iberian Peninsula and Northwest Africa
Care tips
It requires full sun to light partial shade and very well-drained soil, preferably sandy or rocky, as it is prone to rot with excessive moisture. Water moderately during growth and flowering, but keep the substrate dry in summer when the bulbs are dormant. Avoid waterlogging at all costs, especially during its summer dormancy.
How to save a dying Narcissus rupicola
- Warning signs
- Soft, yellowing leaves or dry tips. No flowering.
- First aid
- Remove bulb, check for rot. Repot in well-draining substrate, reduce watering.
- What kills it
- Overwatering, especially in summer. Clay soil. Lack of sun.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if the bulb isn't completely rotted. Act quickly.