Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
CUCUMIS sativus 'Diva'
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Cucumber
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
खीरा
In German
Narzissen
Gurke
In French
Narcissus
concombre
In Spanish
Narcissus
Pepino
In Greek
νάρκισσος
αγγούρι
In Portuguese
Narcissus
pepino
In Latin
Narcissus
cucumeris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Cucurbitales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Jonquil and Cucumber
Season and care of Jonquil and Cucumber is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Cucumber Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Cucumber season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Cucumber is Loam while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cucumber is Neutral.
Jonquil and Cucumber Physical Information
Jonquil and Cucumber physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Cucumber height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Cucumber are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Cucumber flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Cucumber leaf color: Light Green
Care of Jonquil and Cucumber
Care of Jonquil and Cucumber include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Cucumber pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Cucumber needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.