Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Pastures, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Salmon, Ivory
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow 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
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
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
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS papyraceus
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Paperwhite Narcissus
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
paperwhite narcissus
Chincherinchee
In German
Narcissus Pperwhite
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Narcissus Pperwhite
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Narciso Pperwhite
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Νάρκισσος Pperwhite
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Narciso Pperwhite
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Narcyz Pperwhite
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Narcissus Pperwhite
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Paperwhite Narcissus and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperwhite Narcissus season is Spring and Chincherinchee season is Spring. The type of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperwhite Narcissus and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Paperwhite Narcissus and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Paperwhite Narcissus height is 38.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Paperwhite Narcissus and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Paperwhite Narcissus flower color: White, Salmon and Ivory
Paperwhite Narcissus leaf color: Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Chincherinchee
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperwhite Narcissus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Paperwhite Narcissus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
