Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Aquatics
Origin
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Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Nymphaea alba
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Yellow, Ivory
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
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Circular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Flies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
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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
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Nymphaea alba
In German
Narzissen
Weiße Seerose
In French
Narcissus
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
Narcissus
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
Narcyz
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
Narcissus
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Nymphaeales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Cassidinae
Properties of Jonquil and Nymphaea Alba
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Nymphaea Alba? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Nymphaea Alba. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Jonquil and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Nymphaea Alba season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Jonquil and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Jonquil and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jonquil and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Jonquil and Nymphaea Alba include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.