Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
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Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, 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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
choy sum
In German
Narzissen
choy sum
In French
Narcissus
choy sum
In Spanish
Narcissus
choy sum
In Greek
νάρκισσος
choy sum
In Portuguese
Narcissus
choy sum
In Polish
Narcyz
choy sum
In Latin
Narcissus
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Capparales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Jonquil and Choy Sum
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Choy Sum? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Choy Sum. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Choy Sum doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Choy Sum 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 Choy Sum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Choy Sum
Season and care of Jonquil and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Choy Sum season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Choy Sum Physical Information
Jonquil and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Choy Sum are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Jonquil and Choy Sum
Care of Jonquil and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.