Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Keep ground moist
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
GERBERA jamesonii
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Gerbera
In German
Narzissen
Gerbera
In French
Narcissus
Gerbera
In Spanish
Narcissus
Gerbera
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Gerbera
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Gerbera
In Latin
Narcissus
Gerbera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Magnoliids
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Mutisioideae
Properties of Jonquil and Gerbera Daisy
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Gerbera Daisy? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Gerbera Daisy. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Gerbera Daisy doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Gerbera Daisy 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 Gerbera Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Gerbera Daisy
Season and care of Jonquil and Gerbera Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Gerbera Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Gerbera Daisy season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral.
Jonquil and Gerbera Daisy Physical Information
Jonquil and Gerbera Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Gerbera Daisy are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jonquil and Gerbera Daisy
Care of Jonquil and Gerbera Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Gerbera Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.