Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
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Types
Broccoflower, Green Cauliflower
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Farms, Mountains
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
फूलगोभी
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Blumenkohl
Narzissen
In French
Choufleur
Narcissus
In Spanish
Coliflor
Narcissus
In Greek
Κουνουπίδι
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Couveflor
Narcissus
In Polish
Kalafior
Narcyz
In Latin
BRASSICA
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Liliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Season and Care of Cauliflower and Jonquil
Season and care of Cauliflower and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Cauliflower and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cauliflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cauliflower is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cauliflower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cauliflower and Jonquil Physical Information
Cauliflower and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Cauliflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Cauliflower and Jonquil are as follows:
Care of Cauliflower and Jonquil
Care of Cauliflower and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cauliflower pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Cauliflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.