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Jonquil and Epidendrum


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Epiphyte  
Bulb or Corm or Tuber  

Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil  
-  

Types
Diothonea, Auliza  
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus  

Number of Varieties
1000  
14
150  
99+

Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands  
Hills, Humid climates, meadows  

USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15  
4-9  

AHS Heat Zone
12-9  
9-1  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2  
21,22  

Habit
Clump-Forming  
Clump-Forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
15.20 cm  
99+
15.20 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
20.30 cm  
99+
7.60 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory  
Yellow, Peach  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green  
Light Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green  
Several shades of Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Linear  
Linear  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Slow  
Medium  

Type of Soil
-  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate  
Spring, Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity  
Dry soil, Shallow soil  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting  
From bulbs, Transplanting  

Plant Maintenance
Low  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Moderate  

In Spring
Ample Water  
Less Watering  

In Winter
Ample Water  
Less Watering  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
-  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  
Do not prune during shooting season  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies  
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses  

Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity  
Light Frost  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers  

Allergy
Asthma  
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Acne, Skin cleanser  

Edible Uses
No  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Provides ground cover  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers  
Flowers, Leaves  

Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes  
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Sometimes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall  
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare  
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'  

Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid  
Jonquil, Jonquilla  

In Hindi
Epidendrum  
नरगिस (फूल)  

In German
Epidendrum  
Narzissen  

In French
Epidendrum  
Narcissus  

In Spanish
Epidendrum  
Narcissus  

In Greek
Epidendrum  
νάρκισσος  

In Portuguese
Epidendrum  
Narcissus  

In Polish
Epidendrum  
Narcyz  

In Latin
Epidendrum  
Narcissus  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
-  
Liliopsida  

Order
Asparagales  
Liliales  

Family
Orchidaceae  
Amaryllidaceae  

Genus
Coilostylis  
Narcissus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots  
Monocotyledonous  

Tribe
Epidendreae  
-  

Subfamily
Epidendroideae  
Lilioideae  

Number of Species
1500  
18
25  
99+

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Difference Between Epidendrum and Jonquil

If you are confused whether Epidendrum or Jonquil are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Epidendrum and Jonquil Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Epidendrum are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles and Water soluble fertilizers, whereas for Jonquil fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Epidendrum and Jonquil if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Epidendrum and Jonquil

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Epidendrum and Jonquil. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Epidendrum and Jonquil as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Epidendrum is whereas of Jonquil is Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain and Wounds. Epidendrum has beauty benefits as follows: while Jonquil has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Epidendrum vs Jonquil

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Epidendrum vs Jonquil and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Epidendrum are Asthma whereas of Jonquil have Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Epidendrum has no showy fruits and Jonquil has no showy fruits. Also Epidendrum is not flowering and Jonquil is not flowering . You can compare Epidendrum and Jonquil facts and facts of other plants too.

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