Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
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South America, Brazil
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Cactus
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Moderate
Ample Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Ample Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Narzissen
Osterkaktus
In French
Narcissus
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Narcissus
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Narcissus
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Narcyz
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Narcissus
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Jonquil and Easter cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Easter cactus? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Easter cactus. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Easter cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Easter cactus 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 Easter cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Easter cactus
Season and care of Jonquil and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Easter cactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Jonquil and Easter cactus Physical Information
Jonquil and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Easter cactus are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Jonquil and Easter cactus
Care of Jonquil and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.