Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Sedge or Rush
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
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
Clay, 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
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Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Narzissen
Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Narcissus
usine papyrus
In Spanish
Narcissus
planta del papiro
In Greek
νάρκισσος
πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Narcissus
planta do papiro
In Polish
Narcyz
Papyrus roślin
In Latin
Narcissus
cHARTA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Cyperoideae
Properties of Jonquil and Papyrus
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Papyrus? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Papyrus. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Papyrus doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Papyrus 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 Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Papyrus
Season and care of Jonquil and Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Papyrus season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Papyrus is Neutral.
Jonquil and Papyrus Physical Information
Jonquil and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Papyrus are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
- Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jonquil and Papyrus
Care of Jonquil and Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Papyrus 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 Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.