Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
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Southern Asia, India, China
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
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Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
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
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Moderate
Less Watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Adequately
In Winter
Less Watering
Ample Water
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
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
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
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
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Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
DIMOCARPUS longan
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Longan
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Longan
In German
Narzissen
Longan
In French
Narcissus
longane
In Spanish
Narcissus
Longan
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Longan
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Longan
In Latin
Narcissus
Longan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Dimocarpus
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jonquil and Longan
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Longan? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Longan. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Longan doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Longan 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 Longan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Longan
Season and care of Jonquil and Longan is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Longan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Longan season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Longan is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Longan Physical Information
Jonquil and Longan physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Longan are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Longan flower color: White and Ivory
- Longan leaf color: Red, Green and Dark Green
Care of Jonquil and Longan
Care of Jonquil and Longan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.