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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial

Origin

-
-

Types

narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Alstroemeria aurea Alstroemeria aurantiaca Alstroemeria caryophyllacea Alstroemeria haemantha Alstroemeria ligtu Alstroemeria psittacina Alstroemeria pulchella

Number of Varieties

1507
0 40000
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Habitat

Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-97-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-1
12-7

Sunset Zone

21,22
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm60.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

7.60 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Peach
Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green
Chartreuse

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green
Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear
Lance shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring
Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

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

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Transplanting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Moderate
Lots of watering

In Spring

Less Watering
Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Pruning

Do not prune during shooting season
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Light Frost
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Skin cleanser
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Provides ground cover
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
-

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'

Common Name

Jonquil, Jonquilla
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria

In Hindi

नरगिस (फूल)
alstroemeria

In German

Narzissen
Alstroemeria

In French

Narcissus
Alstroemeria

In Spanish

Narcissus
Alstroemeria

In Greek

νάρκισσος
Alstroemeria

In Portuguese

Narcissus
Alstroemeria

In Polish

Narcyz
Alstroemeria

In Latin

Narcissus
Alstroemeria

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Liliales
Liliales

Family

Amaryllidaceae
Liliaceae

Genus

Narcissus
Alstroemeria

Clade

Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

-
Alstroemerieae

Subfamily

Lilioideae
Bombacoideae

Number of Species

2550
1 27800
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Difference Between Jonquil and Alstroemeria

If you are confused whether Jonquil or Alstroemeria 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 Jonquil and Alstroemeria Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Jonquil are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, whereas for Alstroemeria fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Jonquil and Alstroemeria if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Jonquil and Alstroemeria

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Jonquil and Alstroemeria. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Jonquil and Alstroemeria 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 Jonquil is Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain and Wounds whereas of Alstroemeria is . Jonquil has beauty benefits as follows: Acne and Skin cleanser while Alstroemeria has beauty benefits as follows: Acne and Skin cleanser.

Compare Facts of Jonquil vs Alstroemeria

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 Jonquil vs Alstroemeria 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 Jonquil are Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing whereas of Alstroemeria have Skin irritation respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Jonquil has no showy fruits and Alstroemeria has no showy fruits. Also Jonquil is not flowering and Alstroemeria is not flowering . You can compare Jonquil and Alstroemeria facts and facts of other plants too.