Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
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India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
1507
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40000
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Habitat
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-98-15
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Plant Size
Minimum Height
15.20 cm180.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
7.60 cm60.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow, Peach
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Linear
Circular cordate
Thorns
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✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
-
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
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
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Oral Allergy
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Skin cleanser
Acne, Blackheads
Edible Uses
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✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Jonquil, Jonquilla
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
नरगिस (फूल)
काली मिर्च
In German
Narzissen
Pfeffer
In French
Narcissus
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Narcissus
Poivrier noir
In Greek
νάρκισσος
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Narcissus
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Narcyz
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Narcissus
nigrum piperis
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Piperales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Piperaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Piper
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
-
-
Subfamily
Lilioideae
-
Number of Species
251100
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27800
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