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Poet's narcissus (Narcissus paeticus) Care Guide
Care guide for Poet's narcissus: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Alex Press · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
⚠️ Poet's narcissus is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.
Care at a glance
WaterWater roughly every 7 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
TemperatureTypical indoor temperatures (16-26 °C / 60-79 °F); protect from frost.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-6.5).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~0.5 m (1.5 ft).
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