Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
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North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
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
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
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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
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
-
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
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
FEROCACTUS
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
barrel cactus
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
barrel cactus
In German
Narzissen
Fass-Kaktus-
In French
Narcissus
Barrel cactus
In Spanish
Narcissus
biznaga
In Greek
νάρκισσος
βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Barrel cactus
In Polish
Narcyz
cactus Barrel
In Latin
Narcissus
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Ferocactus
Properties of Jonquil and Barrel Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Barrel Cactus? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Barrel Cactus. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Barrel Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Barrel Cactus 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 Barrel Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Barrel Cactus
Season and care of Jonquil and Barrel Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Barrel Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Barrel Cactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Barrel Cactus Physical Information
Jonquil and Barrel Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Barrel Cactus are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barrel Cactus leaf color:
Care of Jonquil and Barrel Cactus
Care of Jonquil and Barrel Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Barrel Cactus pruning is done . In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.