Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Ornamental plant
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Tropical regions
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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 Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Eye irritation, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
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, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DIEFFENBACHIA seguine
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Dumbcane
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
dieffenbachia seguine
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Dieffenbachie
Narzissen
In French
dieffenbachia seguine
Narcissus
In Spanish
seguine DIEFFENBACHIA
Narcissus
In Greek
Dieffenbachia seguine
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Dieffenbachia seguine
Narcissus
In Polish
Difenbachia seguine
Narcyz
In Latin
Caladium
Narcissus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Liliales
Family
Araceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Dieffenbachia
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Aroideae
Lilioideae
Properties of Dumbcane and Jonquil
Wondering what are the properties of Dumbcane and Jonquil? We provide you with everything About Dumbcane and Jonquil. Dumbcane doesn't have thorns and Jonquil doesn't have thorns. Also Dumbcane does not have fragrant flowers. Dumbcane has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Nausea and Swelling in mouth and Jonquil has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Nausea and Swelling in mouth. 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 Dumbcane and Jonquil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dumbcane and Jonquil
Season and care of Dumbcane and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Dumbcane and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dumbcane season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dumbcane is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dumbcane is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dumbcane and Jonquil Physical Information
Dumbcane and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Dumbcane height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Dumbcane and Jonquil are as follows:
Dumbcane flower color:
Dumbcane leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Dumbcane and Jonquil
Care of Dumbcane and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dumbcane 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 Dumbcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.