Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Epiphyte
Origin
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Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Ample Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Epidendrum
In German
Narzissen
Epidendrum
In French
Narcissus
Epidendrum
In Spanish
Narcissus
Epidendrum
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Epidendrum
In Polish
Narcyz
Epidendrum
In Latin
Narcissus
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Coilostylis
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Jonquil and Epidendrum
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Epidendrum? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Epidendrum. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Epidendrum doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Epidendrum 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 Epidendrum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Epidendrum
Season and care of Jonquil and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Epidendrum season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Epidendrum Physical Information
Jonquil and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Epidendrum are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Jonquil and Epidendrum
Care of Jonquil and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Epidendrum 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 Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.