Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
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Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
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Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
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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
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, 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
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
candlenut पेड़
In German
Narzissen
Candlenut Baum
In French
Narcissus
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
Narcissus
árbol candlenut
In Greek
νάρκισσος
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Narcissus
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Narcyz
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Narcissus
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Liliales
Malpighiales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Aleurites
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Crotonoideae
Properties of Jonquil and Candlenut
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Candlenut? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Candlenut. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Candlenut doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Candlenut 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 Candlenut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Candlenut
Season and care of Jonquil and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Candlenut season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Candlenut Physical Information
Jonquil and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Candlenut are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Jonquil and Candlenut
Care of Jonquil and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.