Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants
Origin
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North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
1-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
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, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Prune ocassionally
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
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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
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
-
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
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
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
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Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
CELOSIA argentea
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Celosia
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Celosia
In German
Narzissen
Celosia
In French
Narcissus
Celosia
In Spanish
Narcissus
Celosia
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Celosia
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Celosia
In Latin
Narcissus
Celosia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Jonquil and Celosia
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Celosia? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Celosia. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Celosia doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Celosia 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 Celosia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Celosia
Season and care of Jonquil and Celosia is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Celosia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Celosia season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Celosia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celosia is Neutral.
Jonquil and Celosia Physical Information
Jonquil and Celosia physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Celosia are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
- Celosia leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and Celosia
Care of Jonquil and Celosia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.