Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Papyrus-Pflanze
Narzissen
In French
usine papyrus
Narcissus
In Spanish
planta del papiro
Narcissus
In Greek
πάπυρο
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
planta do papiro
Narcissus
In Polish
Papyrus roślin
Narcyz
In Latin
cHARTA
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Papyrus and Jonquil
Season and care of Papyrus and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Papyrus and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papyrus is Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Papyrus and Jonquil Physical Information
Papyrus and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Papyrus and Jonquil are as follows:
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Papyrus and Jonquil
Care of Papyrus and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Papyrus 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 Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.