Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
  
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
  
Red pepper, Orange pepper
  
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
  
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
  
Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red, Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Circular cordate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
  
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Less Watering
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Less Watering
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed
  
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of 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, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
  
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
  
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
  
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Not Available
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
  
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
  
Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
  
Acne, Blackheads
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
  
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
  
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Dried seeds
  
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
  
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
  
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
  
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
  
Piper nigrum
  
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
  
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
  
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
  
काली मिर्च
  
In German
Narzissen
  
Pfeffer
  
In French
Narcissus
  
Piper nigrum
  
In Spanish
Narcissus
  
Poivrier noir
  
In Greek
Not Available
  
μαύρο πιπέρι
  
In Portuguese
Narcissus
  
Pimenta-preta
  
In Polish
Narcyz
  
Pieprz czarny
  
In Latin
Narcissus
  
nigrum piperis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Liliales
  
Piperales
  
Family
Amaryllidaceae
  
Piperaceae
  
Genus
Narcissus
  
Piper
  
Clade
Monocotyledonous
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Lilioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Jonquil and Black pepper
Season and care of Jonquil and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Black pepper season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Black pepper Physical Information
Jonquil and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Jonquil and Black pepper are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Jonquil and Black pepper
Care of Jonquil and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.