| Description: |
Several hundred colors, sizes and forms have been produced by narcissus breeders, each with its own charm. |
| Environment: |
Suitable for the home or a greenhouse |
| Lighting Needs: |
Does best in bright indirect sunlight coming from the South/East/West |
| Planting Depth: |
Plant the 'bulb' just below the surface (about half of bulb showing). |
| Soil Type: |
A GOOD general purpose potting soil (a soil that retains water yet drains well) will suffice. Check purchased soil to see that it is well aerated and add sand or perlite and peat moss if it seems to pack too tightly. Give the plants a chance to settle in before going back to whatever fertilization program has been successful for you. If you want to mix your own take:
1 part garden soil, 1 part coarse sand or perlite, 1 part moist peat or humus (leaf mold) and a light dusting of lime.
Always use a pot with a hole.
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| Watering: |
Keep the soil evenly moist and reduce water during the dormant season. If you use rainwater, be careful as it could be acidic. Use warm water. |
| Fertilizer: |
It is not necessary to add fertilizers on planting. More important, is on completion of flowering, a complete fertilizer is applied, in order for the bulb to form next year's flower. |
| Plant Pests: |
Prone to bulb rot. Always inspect any new plant for pests before introducing it to your home or greenhouse. |
| Propagation: |
Seeds/ offsets
in the spring.
It is best to propagate seeds in a mixture of moist peat and perlite. Cover the pot and plant with a plastic bag secured by a rubber band to prevent the moisture from escaping. Place in indirect sunlight or under a fluorescent light. Repot in its regular mix after it has been growing for a while. Plant offsets in their regular potting mix.
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| Gardening Tips & Care: |
The bulb should be kept in a dark room or closet until the tips appear and then gradually brought into the light. The best time to plant these bulbs is normally in August or September. This plant is poisonous if ingested so do not keep it around children.
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| Toxicity: |
Species of this Genus can be harmful to pets. |