Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
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Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Remove branches
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
Caterpillars
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
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
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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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Baobab
In German
Narzissen
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Narcissus
Baobab
In Spanish
Narcissus
Baobab
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Baobab
In Portuguese
Narcissus
baobá
In Latin
Narcissus
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Bombacaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Adansonia
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Bombacoideae
Properties of Jonquil and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Baobab. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Baobab 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 Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Baobab
Season and care of Jonquil and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Baobab season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Baobab Physical Information
Jonquil and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Baobab are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and Baobab
Care of Jonquil and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.