Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
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Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
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Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Arrowhead
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, 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
Acidic, 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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
चेरी प्लम
In German
Narzissen
cherry Plum
In French
Narcissus
Prunus
In Spanish
Narcissus
cherry Plum
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
Narcissus
cherry Plum
In Polish
Narcyz
Cherry Plum
In Latin
Narcissus
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Jonquil and Cherry Plum
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Cherry Plum? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Cherry Plum. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Cherry Plum doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Cherry Plum 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 Cherry Plum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Jonquil and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Cherry Plum season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Jonquil and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Cherry Plum flower color:
- Cherry Plum leaf color:
Care of Jonquil and Cherry Plum
Care of Jonquil and Cherry Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.