Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
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Mexico, Central America
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Moderate
Average Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
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, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Narzissen
Yambohne
In French
Narcissus
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Narcissus
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Narcyz
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Narcissus
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms
Properties of Jonquil and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Jicama. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Jicama 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Jicama
Season and care of Jonquil and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Jicama season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Jicama Physical Information
Jonquil and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Jicama are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and Jicama
Care of Jonquil and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.