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Spanish Daffodil Plant Care
Narcissus hispanicus Gouan
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Narcissus hispanicus is a striking plant known for its unique trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in shades of yellow and white. Originating from Spain and Portugal, this plant is popular among enthusiasts for its vibrant blooms that add a pop of color to any garden.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–70°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Spanish Daffodil?
Water Spanish Daffodil every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–70°F (10–21°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Spanish Daffodil?
Spanish Daffodil (Narcissus hispanicus) belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family within the Narcissus genus. Spanish Daffodil is native to France, Spain and Portugal.
Spanish Daffodil displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1 ft tall with a spread of approximately . Spanish Daffodil produces showy, fragrant flowers in shades of yellow, white, and orange.
Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Spanish Daffodil?
Narcissus hispanicus requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Spanish Daffodil Need?
Spanish Daffodil thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Spanish Daffodil Prefer?
Narcissus hispanicus grows best at temperatures of 50–70°F. Spanish Daffodil prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–70°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Spanish Daffodil?
Well-draining, fertile soil with good organic content. Good drainage is essential for Spanish Daffodil to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Spanish Daffodil?
Feed Spanish Daffodil every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Spanish Daffodil?
Repot every 2-3 years after flowering. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Spanish Daffodil?
Spanish Daffodil can be propagated through division of offsets, bulb scales, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to narcissus abscissus plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Spanish Daffodil Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Spanish Daffodil?
Spanish Daffodil is susceptible to aphids, narcissus bulb fly, slugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Spanish Daffodil Need?
Spanish Daffodil grows outdoors in USDA Zone 5a – 9b. It survives winters down to planting zone 5a. Spanish Daffodil is native to France, Spain and Portugal.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5a – 9b
Keep exploring plants
Spanish Daffodil is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Narcissus genus — compare its care with other Narcissus species on PlantoScan.
Narcissus is part of the Amaryllidaceae plant family — browse all Amaryllidaceae genera and species.
Spanish Daffodil thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Narcissus Species
Other Narcissus species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Narcissus hispanicus Gouan, family Amaryllidaceae (first published in Ill. Observ. Bot. : 23 (1773)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Spanish Daffodil is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Luke Lythgoe, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 5a – 9b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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