Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil Plant Care
Pancratium sickenbergeri Asch. & Schweinf. ex Boiss.
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Pancratium sickenbergeri is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllidaceae family. It is a Saharo-Arabian plant that grows in deserts, such as the Negev.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil?
Water Sickenberger's Sea 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 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil Native To?
What Is the Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil?
Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil (Pancratium sickenbergeri) belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family within the Pancratium genus. Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil is native to Israel, Egypt, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Syria.
Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil displays a tall, upright perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil produces large white fragrant flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil?
Pancratium sickenbergeri 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 Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil Need?
Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil Prefer?
Pancratium sickenbergeri grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil?
Feed Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil every 6 months 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 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. 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 Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil?
Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil can be propagated through division of offsets, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to canary island sea daffodil plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Toxic to pets, can cause skin irritation in humans
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 Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil?
Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, thrips. 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 Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil Need?
Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil is native to Israel, Egypt, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Syria. In cooler regions, grow Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Sickenberger's Sea 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 Pancratium genus — compare its care with other Pancratium species on PlantoScan.
Pancratium is part of the Amaryllidaceae plant family — browse all Amaryllidaceae genera and species.
Sickenberger's Sea Daffodil thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Pancratium sickenbergeri Asch. & Schweinf. ex Boiss., family Amaryllidaceae (first published in Herb. Levant : 158 (1882)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Sickenberger's Sea 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.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- 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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