Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
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Types
Terminalia arjuna
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Arjuna
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Narzissen
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Narcissus
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Narcissus
In Greek
arjuna
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Narcissus
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Narcyz
In Latin
arjuna
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Poaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Terminilia
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Jonquil
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arjuna Tree and Jonquil Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Jonquil are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Jonquil
Care of Arjuna Tree and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.