Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
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North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
1-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light 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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours
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
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, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Pumpkin
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
कद्दू
In German
Narzissen
Kürbis
In French
Narcissus
Citrouille
In Spanish
Narcissus
Calabaza
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Abóbora
In Latin
Narcissus
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Cucurbita
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Jonquil and Pumpkin
Season and care of Jonquil and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Pumpkin season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Jonquil and Pumpkin Physical Information
Jonquil and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Pumpkin are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Jonquil and Pumpkin
Care of Jonquil and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.