Acis valentina
Care, watering, light and tips for Acis valentina on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Acis valentina
Acis valentina, also known as Autumn Snowflake or Rock Campanula, is a charming perennial bulbous plant that graces the landscape with its delicate, bell-shaped white flowers during autumn. Native to the Mediterranean region, its elegance and late-season bloom make it perfect for rock gardens, borders, or pots, where its nodding flowers can be admired up close.
Native range
Endemic to the Valencian Community, Spain
Care tips
It thrives in full sun to light partial shade and requires well-drained soil, preferably sandy or rocky, to prevent waterlogging, which is its main adversary. Watering should be moderate during its growth and flowering period in autumn, drastically reducing or suspending it in summer when the plant is dormant. A common mistake is overwatering during summer, which leads to bulb rot.
How to save a dying Acis valentina
- Warning signs
- Leaves yellowing and wilting prematurely, soft or moldy bulbs. No flowering.
- First aid
- Remove bulb, clean soil, inspect. If rotten, cut affected parts with clean knife. Spray fungicide and replant in draining substrate.
- What kills it
- Overwatering, especially in summer (dormancy). Lack of drainage causing bulb rot. Planting too deep.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly and rot isn't advanced. It's hardy, but sensitive to standing water.