Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
-
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged 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
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Cordia subcordata
In German
Narzissen
Cordia subcordata
In French
Narcissus
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Narcissus
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Narcyz
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Narcissus
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Jonquil and Kou
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Kou? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Kou. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Kou doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Kou 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 Kou and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Kou
Season and care of Jonquil and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Kou season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Kou Physical Information
Jonquil and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Kou are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and Kou
Care of Jonquil and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.