Troubleshooting
Narcissus 'Ice Follies' problems — and how to fix them
Narcissus 'Ice Follies' (Narcissus 'Ice Follies') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Narcissus bulb fly
Larvae hollow out bulbs, leaving them to rot or grow blind. Firm soil over the bulb neck as foliage dies and reject soft, lightweight bulbs at lifting.
Blindness from crowding
Fast-multiplying clumps eventually crowd themselves into leaf-only growth. Lift and divide every three to four years to restore flowering.
Basal rot
A fungal rot from the bulb base spreads in warm, wet soil. Plant in well-drained ground and discard any soft or mouldy bulbs before replanting.
Prevent narcissus 'ice follies' problems before they start
Most narcissus 'ice follies' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
- Common daffodil problems — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Narcissus 'Ice Follies' watering schedule
- Narcissus 'Ice Follies' light requirements
- Best soil mix for narcissus 'ice follies'
- Narcissus 'Ice Follies' temperature & humidity
- Full narcissus 'ice follies' care guide
Looking for narcissus 'ice follies' in general rather than its problems? Read the full narcissus 'ice follies' care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Narcissus 'Ice Follies' problems — FAQ
Why is my narcissus 'ice follies' narcissus bulb fly?
Larvae hollow out bulbs, leaving them to rot or grow blind. Firm soil over the bulb neck as foliage dies and reject soft, lightweight bulbs at lifting.
Why is my narcissus 'ice follies' blindness from crowding?
Fast-multiplying clumps eventually crowd themselves into leaf-only growth. Lift and divide every three to four years to restore flowering.
Why is my narcissus 'ice follies' basal rot?
A fungal rot from the bulb base spreads in warm, wet soil. Plant in well-drained ground and discard any soft or mouldy bulbs before replanting.