Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Rich
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Full Sun
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Rich
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Very little waste
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, 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 Tree, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Citrus limetta
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
मौसम्बी
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
süße Limone
Narzissen
In French
Citrus limetta
Narcissus
In Spanish
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
Narcissus
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
Not Available
In Portuguese
doce de limão
Narcissus
In Polish
słodkie limonki
Narcyz
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Rutaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Citroideae
Lilioideae
Properties of Sweet Lime and Jonquil
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Lime and Jonquil? We provide you with everything About Sweet Lime and Jonquil. Sweet Lime has thorns and Jonquil doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Lime does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Lime has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting and wheezing and Jonquil has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting and wheezing. 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 Sweet Lime and Jonquil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Lime and Jonquil
Season and care of Sweet Lime and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Lime and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Lime season is All year and Jonquil season is All year. The type of soil for Sweet Lime is Rich and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Lime is Acidic and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Lime and Jonquil Physical Information
Sweet Lime and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Sweet Lime and Jonquil are as follows:
Sweet Lime flower color: White
Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet Lime and Jonquil
Care of Sweet Lime and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed. In summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.