Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
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South Africa, Swaziland
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
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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
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
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Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Calla Lily
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Calla Lily
In German
Narzissen
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Narcissus
Lys calla
In Spanish
Narcissus
Cala
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Calla
In Polish
Narcyz
Calla Lily
In Latin
Narcissus
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Alismatales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Araceae
Genus
Narcissus
Zantedeschia
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Aroideae
Properties of Jonquil and Calla Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Calla Lily? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Calla Lily. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Calla Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Calla Lily 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 Calla Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Calla Lily
Season and care of Jonquil and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Calla Lily season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Jonquil and Calla Lily Physical Information
Jonquil and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Calla Lily are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jonquil and Calla Lily
Care of Jonquil and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.