Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Perennials
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full 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
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Clivia
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Clivia
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Clivia
Narzissen
In French
Clivia
Narcissus
In Spanish
Clivia
Narcissus
In Greek
κλίβια
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Clivia
Narcissus
In Latin
Clivia
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Liliaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Lilioideae
Properties of Clivia and Jonquil
Wondering what are the properties of Clivia and Jonquil? We provide you with everything About Clivia and Jonquil. Clivia doesn't have thorns and Jonquil doesn't have thorns. Also Clivia does not have fragrant flowers. Clivia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness and Jonquil has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems and Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Clivia and Jonquil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clivia and Jonquil
Season and care of Clivia and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clivia and Jonquil Physical Information
Clivia and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Jonquil are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Clivia and Jonquil
Care of Clivia and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.