Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
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Types
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narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory, Gray
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Violet
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Red blotch
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
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Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
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Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS americana
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Macaw
नरगिस (फूल)
In Spanish
guacamayo
Narcissus
In Portuguese
arara
Narcissus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Polygonaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Triplaris
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Properties of Macaw and Jonquil
Wondering what are the properties of Macaw and Jonquil? We provide you with everything About Macaw and Jonquil. Macaw doesn't have thorns and Jonquil doesn't have thorns. Also Macaw does not have fragrant flowers. Macaw has allergic reactions like Asthma and Jonquil has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Macaw and Jonquil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Macaw and Jonquil
Season and care of Macaw and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Macaw and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macaw season is Spring and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Macaw is Loam and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Macaw and Jonquil Physical Information
Macaw and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Macaw and Jonquil are as follows:
Care of Macaw and Jonquil
Care of Macaw and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.