Also known as Stone Jasmin · Stone Jasmin (రాతి మల్లె)
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Narcissus dubius is a small, early-blooming daffodil native to the western Mediterranean, featuring delicate white flowers with a short, pale corona.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers sunny locations but tolerates light shade, especially during hot afternoons.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings when actively growing. Reduce in summer dormancy.
Well-drained, sandy loam
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures during the growing season; requires a cold period for dormancy.
Low
25% intensity
Feed lightly with a balanced or bloom-booster fertilizer after emergence. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 3/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 4/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Narcissus species contain lycorine and other alkaloids, which are toxic if ingested. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings during the active growing season. Reduce watering significantly once the foliage begins to yellow and die back after flowering, and keep the bulbs dry during their summer dormancy period to prevent rot.
Remove spent flower stalks immediately after blooming to prevent seed formation, which can drain energy from the bulb. Allow the foliage to die back naturally; this is crucial for the plant to replenish its energy reserves for the following year's bloom.
Narcissus dubius can be propagated by dividing overcrowded clumps of bulbs in late summer after the foliage has fully withered. Replant the divisions immediately into well-drained soil at the appropriate depth.
Repotting is generally not required annually for Narcissus dubius. If grown in containers, repot every 3-5 years when the bulbs become crowded or the soil is depleted.
This is best done in late summer when the bulbs are dormant.
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Where Narcissus Dubius (Narcissus dubius) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Narcissus |
| Species | Narcissus dubius |
Similar in genus Narcissus
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