Bunch-flowered Daffodil (Narcissus tazetta)
Narcissus tazetta, Paperwhite Daffodil, is a fragrant, tender perennial bulb. It produces clusters of white flowers, often with a yellow cup, blooming from late autumn to
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist during active growth, reduce during dormancy.
Soil
Well-draining, fertile soil.
Temperature
Cool to moderate temperatures (10-20°C) are ideal.
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor
Fertilizer
Apply balanced fertilizer in autumn and after flowering.
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
Keep soil consistently moist during active growth, reduce during dormancy.
Well-draining, fertile soil.
Cool to moderate temperatures (10-20°C) are ideal.
Outdoor, Indoor
Apply balanced fertilizer in autumn and after flowering.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
30-60 cm
Spread
15-30 cm
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Linear
Flower Size
2-4 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
50000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderAsparagales
- familyAmaryllidaceae
- genusNarcissus
- speciesNarcissus tazetta
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 8/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 8/5
Edible
No
All parts of Narcissus tazetta, especially the bulbs, are toxic if ingested due to the presence of alkaloids like lycorine, causing gastrointestinal upset, cardiac issues, and neurological symptoms.