Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus
Origin
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Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Reduce watering in winter
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
Loam, Sand
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Cleistocactus
In German
Narzissen
Cleistocactus
In French
Narcissus
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
Narcissus
Cleistocactus
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Cleistocactus
In Polish
Narcyz
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
Narcissus
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Cleistocactus
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Jonquil and Cleistocactus
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Cleistocactus? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Cleistocactus. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Cleistocactus doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Jonquil and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Cleistocactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Jonquil and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color:
Care of Jonquil and Cleistocactus
Care of Jonquil and Cleistocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.