Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Orange Red
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic, toothed
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
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
Acidic, Neutral
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Whiteflies
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
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
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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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Chinese lantern
In German
Narzissen
Lampionblume
In French
Narcissus
Coqueret alkékenge
In Spanish
Narcissus
Chinese lantern
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Chinese lantern
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Chinese lantern
In Polish
Narcyz
Miechunka rozdęta
In Latin
Narcissus
Chinese lantern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Solanoideae
Properties of Jonquil and Chinese Lantern
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Chinese Lantern? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Chinese Lantern. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Chinese Lantern doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Chinese Lantern
Season and care of Jonquil and Chinese Lantern is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Chinese Lantern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Chinese Lantern season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Chinese Lantern Physical Information
Jonquil and Chinese Lantern physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Chinese Lantern are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
- Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and Chinese Lantern
Care of Jonquil and Chinese Lantern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Chinese Lantern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.