Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Ample Water
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
अजवाइन
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Ajowan
Narzissen
In French
Ajowan
Narcissus
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
Narcissus
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
Not Available
In Portuguese
aipo
Narcissus
In Latin
semina Carom
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Jonquil
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ajwain plant and Jonquil Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Jonquil are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Jonquil
Care of Ajwain plant and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.