Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Arjuna
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Narzissen
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Narcissus
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Narcissus
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
Not Available
arjuna
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Narcyz
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Narcissus
arjuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Terminilia
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Properties of Jonquil and Arjuna Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Arjuna Tree? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Arjuna Tree. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Arjuna Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Arjuna Tree 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 Arjuna Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Jonquil and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Arjuna Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Jonquil and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and Arjuna Tree
Care of Jonquil and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.