Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
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Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Water daily during growing season
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, 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
Aphids, Insects
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
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
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
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Narzissen
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Narcissus
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
Narcissus
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Narcyz
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Narcissus
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Euphorbiales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Aleurites
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Crotonoideae
Properties of Jonquil and Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Kukui? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Kukui. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Kukui doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Kukui 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 Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Kukui
Season and care of Jonquil and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Kukui season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Kukui Physical Information
Jonquil and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Kukui are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Jonquil and Kukui
Care of Jonquil and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.