Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
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Central America, South America
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Moderate
Moderate
In Spring
Less Watering
Less Watering
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
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, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
PSIDIUM guajava
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Guava Tree
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
अमरूद [amarood]
In German
Narzissen
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
In French
Narcissus
Goyave or Goyavier
In Spanish
Narcissus
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
In Greek
νάρκισσος
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
In Portuguese
Narcissus
goiaba
In Latin
Narcissus
Psidium guajava
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Psidium guajava
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Rosoideae
Properties of Jonquil and Guava
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Guava? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Guava. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Guava doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Guava 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 Guava and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Guava
Season and care of Jonquil and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Guava season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Guava Physical Information
Jonquil and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Guava are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Guava flower color: White
- Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Jonquil and Guava
Care of Jonquil and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.