Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
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Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Chincherinchee
In German
Narzissen
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Narcissus
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Narcissus
Chincherinchee
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Narcyz
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Narcissus
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Ornithogalum
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Jonquil and Chincherinchee
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Chincherinchee? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Chincherinchee. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Chincherinchee doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Chincherinchee 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 Chincherinchee and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Jonquil and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Chincherinchee season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Jonquil and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Jonquil and Chincherinchee
Care of Jonquil and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.