Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia
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Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
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
Pests and diseases free
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
-
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
सागौन
नरगिस (फूल)
In Spanish
Teak
Narcissus
In Portuguese
Teak
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Season and Care of Teak and Jonquil
Season and care of Teak and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Jonquil season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Jonquil Physical Information
Teak and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Teak and Jonquil are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Teak and Jonquil
Care of Teak and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.