Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Perennials
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark 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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Water more 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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 in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Clivia
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Clivia
In German
Narzissen
Clivia
In French
Narcissus
Clivia
In Spanish
Narcissus
Clivia
In Greek
νάρκισσος
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Clivia
In Latin
Narcissus
Clivia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Jonquil and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Clivia. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Clivia 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 Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Clivia
Season and care of Jonquil and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Clivia season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Clivia Physical Information
Jonquil and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Clivia are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jonquil and Clivia
Care of Jonquil and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.