Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Argentina, Chile
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Pastures, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Salmon, Ivory
White, Fuchsia, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Depression
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healing
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Basketary
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS papyraceus
OXALIS adenophylla
Common Name
Paperwhite Narcissus
Chilean Wood Sorrel, Pink Buttercups, Pink Carpet Oxalis, Silver Shamrock
In Hindi
paperwhite narcissus
Chilean Wood Sorrel
In German
Narcissus Pperwhite
Chilean Wood Sorrel
In French
Narcissus Pperwhite
Chilean Wood Sorrel
In Spanish
Narciso Pperwhite
Chilean Wood Sorrel
In Greek
Νάρκισσος Pperwhite
Chilean Wood Sorrel
In Portuguese
Narciso Pperwhite
Chilean Wood Sorrel
In Polish
Narcyz Pperwhite
Chilean Wood Sorrel
In Latin
Narcissus Pperwhite
Chilean Wood Sorrel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Oxalidales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Oxydendrum
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 Chilean Wood Sorrel
Wondering what are the properties of Paperwhite Narcissus and Chilean Wood Sorrel? We provide you with everything About Paperwhite Narcissus and Chilean Wood Sorrel. Paperwhite Narcissus doesn't have thorns and Chilean Wood Sorrel doesn't have thorns. Also Paperwhite Narcissus does not have fragrant flowers. Paperwhite Narcissus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Chilean Wood Sorrel 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 Chilean Wood Sorrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Chilean Wood Sorrel
Season and care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Chilean Wood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Paperwhite Narcissus and Chilean Wood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperwhite Narcissus season is Spring and Chilean Wood Sorrel season is Spring. The type of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chilean Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chilean Wood Sorrel is Neutral.
Paperwhite Narcissus and Chilean Wood Sorrel Physical Information
Paperwhite Narcissus and Chilean Wood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Paperwhite Narcissus height is 38.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Chilean Wood Sorrel height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Paperwhite Narcissus and Chilean Wood Sorrel are as follows:
Paperwhite Narcissus flower color: White, Salmon and Ivory
Paperwhite Narcissus leaf color: Green
Chilean Wood Sorrel flower color: White, Fuchsia, Rose and Violet
- Chilean Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Chilean Wood Sorrel
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Chilean Wood Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperwhite Narcissus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chilean Wood Sorrel 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 Chilean Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.