Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
-
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
fuji, jonathan apple
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
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, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
In German
Narzissen
Gala Apfel
In Spanish
Narcissus
Gala
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Gala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Properties of Jonquil and Gala Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Gala Apple? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Gala Apple. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Gala Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Gala 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 Gala Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Gala Apple
Season and care of Jonquil and Gala Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Gala Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Gala Apple season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Gala Apple Physical Information
Jonquil and Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Gala Apple are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and Gala Apple
Care of Jonquil and Gala Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.