Growing Daffodils

daffodil combo

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Hi , I have been told that cut daffodils and cut evergreens placed in the same container will produce a toxic gas.So this combo should be avoided.Can someone confirm this information for me? thanks for your help Phyllis

6 comments for “daffodil combo”

  1. Never heard of such a thing. And most of our daffodil clubs use evergreens as wedging material for displaying our daffodils. We haven’t lost anybody yet!

    Bill Lee

  3. I know that daffodils in a closed space can seem toxic as can evergreens- aromatic oils are dangerous in high concentrations- but so is oxygen and so is water and so are people- please let us know where you heard this.

    John Beck

  4. I suspect the writer could possibly be referring to Ethylene gas that is naturally produced by plants as well as man made (from what I understand).   I’ve heard it discussed by flower arrangers that when Ethylene gas is present it can cause premature death of flowers in arrangements done for exhibits  i.e. where you want them to last for a minimum of two days or more.  I’ve always been advised to cut the daffodils, leave them in shallow water separate from other plant materials for a few hours, and then put them into your arrangement.  I’ve also been advised not to store fruits and vegetables with your flowers if you want them to last for an arrangement. 

    Other Ethylene-sensitive flowers include, but aren’t limited to, Astilbe, Carnation, Delphinium, Freesia, Goldenrod, Iris, Lily. 
    I think when we bring our daffodils to shows they have been in water long enough that when they are combined with our wedging material (evergreens in many cases) they aren’t affected at all.  Daffodils used in arrangements at shows or conventions certainly have been stored in water separately from other plant material.  Daffodils bought from florists or other sources have been stored in water separate from other materials.
    any other flower arrangers care to comment?  Have you heard or been told the same information?
    Beverly Barbour

  5. It may not even be a gas but based on my observations, there is certainly something present when people start stuffing evergreens and daffodils in vases that creates a frenzied state in those who are doing it.

    Denis

  6. Denis,

    What about the staging fluid that was discussed here awhile back?  Could there be an interaction between evergreens and the fluid contributing to the frenzy? :)

    Colleen NE Calif.

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