Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
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Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Pascal, Golden Self-Blanching, Tall Utah, Tango
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
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 shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
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, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Celery
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
अजवायन
In German
Narzissen
Sellerie
In French
Narcissus
Céleri
In Spanish
Narcissus
Apio
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Σέλινο
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Aipo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Apioideae
Properties of Jonquil and Celery
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Celery? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Celery. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Celery doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Celery 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 Celery and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Celery
Season and care of Jonquil and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Celery season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Celery Physical Information
Jonquil and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Celery are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Jonquil and Celery
Care of Jonquil and Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.