Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Forest edges, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Requires regular 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
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
Asthma
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, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
LAURUS nobilis
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
bay laurel
In German
Narzissen
Lorbeer
In French
Narcissus
laurier
In Spanish
Narcissus
laurel
In Portuguese
Narcissus
louro
In Polish
Narcyz
wawrzynu
In Latin
Narcissus
sinus laurus
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Jonquil and Bay Laurel
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Bay Laurel? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Bay Laurel. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Bay Laurel doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Bay Laurel 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 Bay Laurel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Bay Laurel
Season and care of Jonquil and Bay Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Bay Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Bay Laurel season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Bay Laurel Physical Information
Jonquil and Bay Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Bay Laurel are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
- Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jonquil and Bay Laurel
Care of Jonquil and Bay Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Bay Laurel pruning is done Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Bay Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.