Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
alstroemeria
In German
Narzissen
Alstroemeria
In French
Narcissus
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
Narcissus
Alstroemeria
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Alstroemeria
In Polish
Narcyz
Alstroemeria
In Latin
Narcissus
Alstroemeria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Alstroemeria
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Bombacoideae
Properties of Jonquil and Alstroemeria
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Alstroemeria? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Alstroemeria. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Alstroemeria doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Alstroemeria has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing. 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 Jonquil and Alstroemeria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Alstroemeria
Season and care of Jonquil and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Alstroemeria season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
Jonquil and Alstroemeria Physical Information
Jonquil and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Alstroemeria are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
- Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Care of Jonquil and Alstroemeria
Care of Jonquil and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.