Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Asteraceae
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Light Purple, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Cape Daisy
In German
Narzissen
Cape Daisy
In French
Narcissus
Cape Daisy
In Spanish
Narcissus
Margarita del Cabo
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Cape Daisy
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Cape Daisy
In Polish
Narcyz
Cape Daisy
In Latin
Narcissus
Cape Daisy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Narcissus
Osteospermum
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Jonquil and Cape Daisy
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Cape Daisy? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Cape Daisy. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Cape Daisy doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Cape Daisy
Season and care of Jonquil and Cape Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Cape Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Cape Daisy season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Cape Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cape Daisy is Neutral.
Jonquil and Cape Daisy Physical Information
Jonquil and Cape Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Cape Daisy are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
- Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Jonquil and Cape Daisy
Care of Jonquil and Cape Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.