Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Narzissen
In French
Chincherinchee
Narcissus
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
Narcissus
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Not Available
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
Narcissus
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
Narcyz
In Latin
Chincherinchee
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Asparagaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Jonquil
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chincherinchee and Jonquil Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Jonquil are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Jonquil
Care of Chincherinchee and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed. In summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.