How to Care for Narcissus Tazetta Ziva

Plant one bulb in each 1-gallon pot, or plant multiple bulbs in larger pots with drainage holes. Use standard potting soil mixed with about 1/4 part perlite. Put a small amount of potting soil in the bottom of your pot, and then add about 1/2 teaspoon of 0-10-10 fertilizer. Add more soil, and then cover the bulb with soil so the tip is well-covered. Place the pot on a plant saucer.

Keep the potted bulb indoors if you want to force it to bloom in the winter. Keep the soil moist by watering once a week. Check the soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch into the soil; when it feels dry at this depth, water again. Keep your potted bulb in an area with partial shade.

Cut the foliage to the soil when it turns yellow by using scissors or clippers. Then, store your narcissus bulb in a cool, dark place until the following winter when you want it to bloom again.

Dig and separate your narcissus bulb every three to five years when it usually forms additional bulbs under the soil surface. Wash off all the soil, and dry the bulbs in a warm, dark, dry and well-ventilated area for about one week. Store bulbs in a pair of pantyhose or onion sacks in a cool, shady spot until you want to plant them.