Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
242
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-14
4-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Ample Water
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Encyclia, Orchid
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
आर्किड
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Orchidee
Narzissen
In French
Orchidée
Narcissus
In Spanish
Orquídea
Narcissus
In Greek
εγκύκλιο
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
orquídea
Narcissus
In Polish
orquídea
Narcyz
In Latin
Epidendrum
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Encyclia and Jonquil
Season and care of Encyclia and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Encyclia and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Encyclia season is Spring and Summer and Jonquil season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Encyclia is Clay, Loam and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Encyclia is Acidic and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Encyclia and Jonquil Physical Information
Encyclia and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Encyclia and Jonquil are as follows:
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
Encyclia leaf color: Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Encyclia and Jonquil
Care of Encyclia and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Encyclia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.