Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark 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
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
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
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Elephant Apple
In German
Narzissen
Elefant von Apple
In French
Narcissus
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
Narcissus
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
νάρκισσος
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Narcyz
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Narcissus
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Dilleniales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Jonquil and Elephant Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Elephant Apple? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Elephant Apple. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Elephant Apple 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 Elephant Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Jonquil and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Elephant Apple season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Jonquil and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jonquil and Elephant Apple
Care of Jonquil and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.