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Ice Follies Daffodiltemperature & humidity
Narcissus pseudonarcissus 'Ice Follies'
More about ice follies daffodil
Ideal temperature for ice follies daffodil
Temperature kills fewer ice follies daffodil plants than you'd think. What kills them is the micro-climate within a normal-temperature room — a leaf pressed against single-glazed winter glass, the hot dry updraft directly above a radiator, the cold blast from an AC vent. The thermostat reading at −20°C to 20°C (−4°F to 68°F) is fine; the spot you put the plant in matters more. Below roughly 20°C growth pauses; cold beyond that pushes it into dormancy rather than killing it outright.
Cold tolerance & winter care
Ice Follies Daffodil is comparatively hardy (USDA 3-8, RHS H7). Within that range it tolerates a cold dormant spell outdoors; outside it, grow it in a container you can move under cover or overwinter in a cool but frost-free spot. Hardiness assumes an established plant in well-drained soil — a wet, cold root zone kills far more plants than cold air alone.
Humidity for ice follies daffodil
Ice Follies Daffodil sits happiest at around Low to moderate (40–65% RH) relative humidity. Tolerates the range of humidity found in temperate UK and US climates without issue. No special humidity requirements. Good air circulation prevents fungal diseases in damp seasons. The usual low-humidity tell is crisp brown leaf tips and edges while the soil moisture is fine — a sign the air, not the watering, is the problem. If you need to raise it, the reliable methods are grouping plants together, standing the pot on a tray of damp pebbles (the pot above the waterline, never in it), or running a small humidifier in winter when indoor heating dries the air most. Misting is the least effective — it raises humidity for minutes, not hours.
Ice Follies Daffodil temperature & humidity — frequently asked questions
What temperature is best for ice follies daffodil?
Ice Follies Daffodil grows best between −20°C to 20°C (−4°F to 68°F). Keep it out of cold draughts, off freezing windowsills in winter, and away from the hot dry air directly above radiators — the extremes matter far more than the average room temperature.
How cold can ice follies daffodil tolerate?
Ice Follies Daffodil starts to suffer below roughly 20°C. It tolerates a cold dormant period within USDA 3-8, but a wet cold root zone is more dangerous than cold air.
What humidity does ice follies daffodil need?
Ice Follies Daffodil prefers about Low to moderate (40–65% RH) relative humidity. Tolerates the range of humidity found in temperate UK and US climates without issue. No special humidity requirements. Good air circulation prevents fungal diseases in damp seasons.
How do I raise humidity for ice follies daffodil?
Group it with other plants, stand the pot on a tray of damp pebbles (kept above the waterline), or run a small humidifier in winter. Misting only helps for a few minutes, so it is the weakest option for a plant that genuinely needs more humidity.
Can ice follies daffodil live outside?
Ice Follies Daffodil is rated for USDA zone 3-8 and RHS hardiness H7. Within that range it can stay outdoors; outside it, grow it in a moveable container and protect the roots from a wet, cold winter.
More ice follies daffodil care
In the UK? Keeping ice follies daffodil warm in a UK home covers the radiator, single-glazing and heating-season humidity angle. Temperature and humidity are one piece. See the full ice follies daffodil care guide, its cold-hardiness guide, and watering schedule — humidity and watering problems are easy to confuse.