Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus
Origin
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South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Cereus repandus
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Never Over-water
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average 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
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
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Narzissen
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
Narcissus
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Narcissus
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Narcyz
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Narcissus
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Jonquil and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Peruvian Apple Cactus? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Peruvian Apple Cactus. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Peruvian Apple Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Jonquil and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonquil and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Jonquil and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Jonquil and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.