Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Asia, India
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Types
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CINNAMOMUM verum
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
दालचीनी
नरगिस (फूल)
In French
Cannelle
Narcissus
In Spanish
Canela
Narcissus
In Greek
Κανέλα
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Canela
Narcissus
In Latin
cinnamomum
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Cinnamomum
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Cassythoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Cinnamon and Jonquil
Season and care of Cinnamon and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon is Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cinnamon and Jonquil Physical Information
Cinnamon and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon and Jonquil are as follows:
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Cinnamon and Jonquil
Care of Cinnamon and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.