Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
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Types
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narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires 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
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, 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
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
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Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
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Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
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
Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Tampala
Narzissen
In French
Tampala
Narcissus
In Spanish
Tampala
Narcissus
In Greek
Tampala
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Tampala
Narcissus
In Latin
Tampala
Narcissus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Amaranthus L
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Tampala and Jonquil
Season and care of Tampala and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Jonquil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tampala and Jonquil Physical Information
Tampala and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Jonquil are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Tampala and Jonquil
Care of Tampala and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.