Narcissus Romieuxii Julia Jane
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Description
Narcissus Romieuxii Julia Jane is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family. It is a small bulb that grows up to 15 cm and produces up to three flowers per stem. The flowers are white with yellow centers and have a sweet fragrance. Narcissus Romieuxii Julia Jane is a winter-flowering plant that blooms from December to February.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Monocotyledonae |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Narcissus |
Appearance
Narcissus Romieuxii Julia Jane has narrow, dark green leaves that grow up to 20 cm long. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, with six petals and a yellow center. They are about 4-6 cm wide and grow up to 30 cm tall. The bulbs are small, round and brown and have a diameter of 1-2 cm.
Care Guide
Narcissus Romieuxii Julia Jane is an easy plant to care for, but it requires specific growing conditions. Here are some tips on how to take care of this plant:- Water: Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Water the plant when the top inch of soil is dry.- Fertilization: Fertilize the plant once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.- Soil: Use well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Narcissus Romieuxii Julia Jane prefers slightly acidic soil.- Sunlight: Place the plant in a bright location with indirect sunlight. Narcissus Romieuxii Julia Jane prefers cooler temperatures and can tolerate partial shade.- Hardiness Zones: Narcissus Romieuxii Julia Jane is hardy in USDA Zones 5-9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Narcissus Romieuxii Julia Jane is susceptible to pests such as aphids, spider mites, and thrips. It is also prone to fungal diseases such as root rot and leaf spot. To prevent these problems, make sure to keep the plant clean and dry, and remove any dead or diseased foliage.
Habitat
Narcissus Romieuxii Julia Jane is native to the Mediterranean region, specifically to the mountains of Tunisia. It grows at altitudes of up to 1400 meters in rocky areas and grasslands.
Question and Answer
Q: What is the blooming period of Narcissus Romieuxii Julia Jane?
A: Narcissus Romieuxii Julia Jane blooms from December to February.
Q: What type of soil does Narcissus Romieuxii Julia Jane prefer?
A: Narcissus Romieuxii Julia Jane prefers well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
Q: What are the common pests and diseases of Narcissus Romieuxii Julia Jane?
A: Narcissus Romieuxii Julia Jane is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, thrips, root rot, and leaf spot.
Q: What is the hardiness zone of Narcissus Romieuxii Julia Jane?
A: Narcissus Romieuxii Julia Jane is hardy in USDA Zones 5-9.
Related Plants
– Narcissus Tazetta- Narcissus Jonquilla- Narcissus Pseudonarcissus
References
– The Royal Horticultural Society. Narcissus ‘Julia Jane’. https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/216270/Narcissus-Romieuxii-Julia-Jane-(10)/Details- The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Narcissus. https://www.almanac.com/plant/narcissus- PlantZAfrica. Narcissus romieuxii subsp. romieuxii. http://pza.sanbi.org/narcissus-romieuxii-subsp-romieuxii
