Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit, Shrub
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
South America
Types
Not Available
V. × heilbornii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Pastures, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Salmon, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healing
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Used in making champagne
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS papyraceus
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
Common Name
Paperwhite Narcissus
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
In Hindi
paperwhite narcissus
Babaco
In German
Narcissus Pperwhite
Babaco
In French
Narcissus Pperwhite
Babaco
In Spanish
Narciso Pperwhite
Babaco
In Greek
Νάρκισσος Pperwhite
Babaco
In Portuguese
Narciso Pperwhite
Babaco
In Polish
Narcyz Pperwhite
Babaco
In Latin
Narcissus Pperwhite
Babaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Brassicales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Caricaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Vasconcellea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Paperwhite Narcissus and Babaco
Wondering what are the properties of Paperwhite Narcissus and Babaco? We provide you with everything About Paperwhite Narcissus and Babaco. Paperwhite Narcissus doesn't have thorns and Babaco doesn't have thorns. Also Paperwhite Narcissus does not have fragrant flowers. Paperwhite Narcissus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Babaco has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Paperwhite Narcissus and Babaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Babaco
Season and care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Babaco is important to know. While considering everything about Paperwhite Narcissus and Babaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperwhite Narcissus season is Spring and Babaco season is Spring. The type of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Babaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral.
Paperwhite Narcissus and Babaco Physical Information
Paperwhite Narcissus and Babaco physical information is very important for comparison. Paperwhite Narcissus height is 38.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Paperwhite Narcissus and Babaco are as follows:
Paperwhite Narcissus flower color: White, Salmon and Ivory
Paperwhite Narcissus leaf color: Green
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
- Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Babaco
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Babaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperwhite Narcissus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots. In summer Paperwhite Narcissus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
