Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
-
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Shell Ginger
In German
Narzissen
Shell Ginger
In French
Narcissus
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
Narcissus
Shell jengibre
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Narcyz
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Narcissus
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Liliales
Zingiberales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Alpinioideae
Properties of Jonquil and Shell Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Shell Ginger? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Shell Ginger. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Shell Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Shell Ginger 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 Shell Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Jonquil and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Shell Ginger season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Jonquil and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jonquil and Shell Ginger
Care of Jonquil and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.