Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Pastures, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Salmon, Ivory
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healing
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS papyraceus
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Paperwhite Narcissus
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
paperwhite narcissus
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Narcissus Pperwhite
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Narcissus Pperwhite
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Narciso Pperwhite
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Νάρκισσος Pperwhite
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Narciso Pperwhite
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Narcyz Pperwhite
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Narcissus Pperwhite
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Paperwhite Narcissus and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperwhite Narcissus season is Spring and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring. The type of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperwhite Narcissus and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Paperwhite Narcissus and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Paperwhite Narcissus height is 38.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Paperwhite Narcissus and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Paperwhite Narcissus flower color: White, Salmon and Ivory
Paperwhite Narcissus leaf color: Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperwhite Narcissus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Paperwhite Narcissus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.