Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Moderate
Ample Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, 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
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
Zonal Geranium
In German
Narzissen
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Narcissus
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Narcissus
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
νάρκισσος
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Narcissus
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Narcyz
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Narcissus
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Geraniales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Geraniaceae
Properties of Jonquil and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Jonquil and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Jonquil and Zonal Geranium. Jonquil doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Jonquil does not have fragrant flowers. Jonquil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jonquil and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Jonquil and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Jonquil and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonquil season is Spring and Zonal Geranium season is Spring. The type of soil for Jonquil is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Jonquil and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Jonquil and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Jonquil and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
Jonquil leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Jonquil and Zonal Geranium
Care of Jonquil and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.