Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
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India, Nepal, China
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Betula utilis
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Cordiform
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 Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Average Water
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Narzissen
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Narcissus
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Narcissus
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Narcissus
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Narcyz
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Narcissus
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jonquil and Himalayan Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Himalayan Birch? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Himalayan Birch. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Jonquil and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Himalayan Birch season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Jonquil and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Jonquil and Himalayan Birch
Care of Jonquil and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.