Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China
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Types
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narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
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
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Less Watering
Moderate
In Spring
Adequately
Less Watering
In Winter
Ample Water
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
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
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Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
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Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DIMOCARPUS longan
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Longan
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Longan
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Longan
Narzissen
In French
longane
Narcissus
In Spanish
Longan
Narcissus
In Greek
Longan
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Longan
Narcissus
In Latin
Longan
Narcissus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Sapindaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Dimocarpus
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Season and Care of Longan and Jonquil
Season and care of Longan and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Longan and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Longan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Longan is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Longan and Jonquil Physical Information
Longan and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Longan and Jonquil are as follows:
Longan flower color: White and Ivory
Longan leaf color: Red, Green and Dark Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Longan and Jonquil
Care of Longan and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.