Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Tuberose
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
रजनीगंधा
In German
Narzissen
Tuberose
In French
Narcissus
Tubéreuse
In Spanish
Narcissus
nardo
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Τουμπερόζα
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Tuberosa
In Polish
Narcyz
Tuberoza
In Latin
Narcissus
Tuberose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Asparagales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Polianthes
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Jonquil and Tuberose
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Tuberose? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Tuberose. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Tuberose doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Tuberose 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 Tuberose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Tuberose
Season and care of Jonquil and Tuberose is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Tuberose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Tuberose season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Tuberose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Tuberose Physical Information
Jonquil and Tuberose physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Tuberose are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
- Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Jonquil and Tuberose
Care of Jonquil and Tuberose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.