Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
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Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Oblong or Lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
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
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
-
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
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Elefant von Apple
Narzissen
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Narcissus
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Narcissus
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Narcissus
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Narcyz
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Liliales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Jonquil
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Jonquil Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Jonquil are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Jonquil
Care of Elephant Apple and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.