Wild daffodil (Narcissus nobilis)
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 nobilis, commonly known as Capilote, is a charming wild narcissus species native to the Iberian Peninsula. It is distinguished by its delicate white or cream-colored flowers, often with a shorter corona and a soft fragrance, which emerge in spring. It is ideal for naturalizing in rock gardens, along paths, or in meadows, adding a subtle and elegant beauty.
Native range
Iberian Peninsula, mainly in southern Spain and Portugal.
Care tips
This narcissus prefers full sun to light partial shade and well-drained, sandy or loamy soil that does not retain too much moisture. Water moderately during flowering if the weather is dry, but avoid waterlogging, as the bulbs are susceptible to rot. A common mistake is to cut the leaves before they naturally wither, which prevents the bulb from storing enough energy for the following year's bloom.
How to save a dying Wild daffodil
- Warning signs
- Yellowing or soft leaves, drooping stems.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture.
- What kills it
- Overwatering, which rots the bulb.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if the bulb is not completely rotted.