Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
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Southeastern Asia
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
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Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used as a laxative
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Mandarin
In German
Narzissen
Mandarin
In French
Narcissus
mandarin
In Spanish
Narcissus
mandarín
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Narcissus
tangerina
In Polish
Narcyz
Mandarynka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jonquil and Mandarin
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Mandarin? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Mandarin. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Mandarin doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Mandarin 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 Mandarin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Mandarin
Season and care of Jonquil and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Mandarin season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Mandarin Physical Information
Jonquil and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Mandarin are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jonquil and Mandarin
Care of Jonquil and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.