Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
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India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Cornus controversa
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
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
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Narzissen
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
Narcissus
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
Narcissus
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
νάρκισσος
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
Narcyz
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
Narcissus
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Cornoideae
Properties of Jonquil and Wedding Cake Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Wedding Cake Tree? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Wedding Cake Tree. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Wedding Cake Tree 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 Wedding Cake Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Jonquil and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Jonquil and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Jonquil and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Jonquil and Wedding Cake Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.