Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
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narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Grassland, wooded grassland
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
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, 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
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Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
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
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Snow Flake
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Schneeflocke
Narzissen
In French
Flocon de neige
Narcissus
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
Narcissus
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
Narcissus
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
Narcyz
In Latin
Aureus
Narcissus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Liliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Season and Care of Snow Flake and Jonquil
Season and care of Snow Flake and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Flake and Jonquil Physical Information
Snow Flake and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and Jonquil are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Snow Flake and Jonquil
Care of Snow Flake and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.