Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
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Types
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narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Quisco
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Quisco
Narzissen
In French
Quisco
Narcissus
In Spanish
Quisco
Narcissus
In Greek
Quisco
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Quisco
Narcissus
In Latin
Quisco
Narcissus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Echinacea
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Quisco and Jonquil
Season and care of Quisco and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Quisco and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quisco season is and Jonquil season is . The type of soil for Quisco is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quisco and Jonquil Physical Information
Quisco and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Quisco and Jonquil are as follows:
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Quisco leaf color:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Quisco and Jonquil
Care of Quisco and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quisco 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 Quisco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.