Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
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Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Irregular
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, 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
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Breadfruit
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Narzissen
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Narcissus
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Narcissus
árbol del pan
In Greek
νάρκισσος
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Narcyz
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Narcissus
Artocarpus
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jonquil and Breadfruit
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Breadfruit? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Breadfruit. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Breadfruit doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Breadfruit
Season and care of Jonquil and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Breadfruit season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Breadfruit Physical Information
Jonquil and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Breadfruit are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jonquil and Breadfruit
Care of Jonquil and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.