Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
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Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark 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
Light 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
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Budding, Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
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 spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
Narzissen
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
Narcissus
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
Narcissus
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
Narcyz
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
Narcissus
Buddha manus
Arbor
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jonquil and Buddha's Hand
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Buddha's Hand? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Buddha's Hand. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Buddha's Hand doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Buddha's Hand 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 Buddha's Hand and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Jonquil and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Buddha's Hand season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Jonquil and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
- Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jonquil and Buddha's Hand
Care of Jonquil and Buddha's Hand include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing 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 Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.