Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
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Types
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narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Woodlands
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Moderate
Moderate
In Spring
Less Watering
Less Watering
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Narzissen
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Narcissus
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Narcissus
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Narcissus
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Narcyz
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Narcissus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Liliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Kukui and Jonquil
Season and care of Kukui and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kukui and Jonquil Physical Information
Kukui and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Jonquil are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Kukui and Jonquil
Care of Kukui and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.