Galantamine is an alkaloid that inhibits acetylcholinesterase and is used to treat Alzheimer’s disease. It is extracted from the bulbs and leaves of daffodils (Narcissus), snowdrops (Galanthus)and summer snowflake (Leucojum).-from Roger Bolger’s site.
Plant tip for Narcissus
In the same entry he mentions,”Paperwhite narcissus grown indoors commonly grow too tall and flop over. A Cornell University study found that diluted rubbing alcohol added to the water shortens stems and leaf growth without affecting the bloom quality.”
I think that is worthwhile to know- I love a stand of paperwhites in the dead of winter- they are so graceful and cheering. Sturdier stems prolongs the show. Worth trying….
