Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
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Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Broccoflower, Green Cauliflower
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Farms, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
1-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, 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
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
anti-cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
BRASSICA oleracea
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
फूलगोभी
In German
Narzissen
Blumenkohl
In French
Narcissus
Choufleur
In Spanish
Narcissus
Coliflor
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Κουνουπίδι
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Couveflor
In Polish
Narcyz
Kalafior
In Latin
Narcissus
BRASSICA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Brassicales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jonquil and Cauliflower
Season and care of Jonquil and Cauliflower is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Cauliflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Cauliflower season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Cauliflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cauliflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Cauliflower Physical Information
Jonquil and Cauliflower physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Cauliflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Cauliflower are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Cauliflower flower color: Yellow
- Cauliflower leaf color:
Care of Jonquil and Cauliflower
Care of Jonquil and Cauliflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Cauliflower pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Cauliflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.