Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Pastures, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Salmon, Ivory
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healing
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS papyraceus
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Paperwhite Narcissus
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
paperwhite narcissus
Chionodoxa
In German
Narcissus Pperwhite
Chionodoxa
In French
Narcissus Pperwhite
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Narciso Pperwhite
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Νάρκισσος Pperwhite
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Narciso Pperwhite
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Narcyz Pperwhite
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Narcissus Pperwhite
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Paperwhite Narcissus and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Paperwhite Narcissus and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Paperwhite Narcissus and Chionodoxa. Paperwhite Narcissus doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Paperwhite Narcissus does not have fragrant flowers. Paperwhite Narcissus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Paperwhite Narcissus and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperwhite Narcissus season is Spring and Chionodoxa season is Spring. The type of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperwhite Narcissus and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Paperwhite Narcissus and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Paperwhite Narcissus height is 38.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Paperwhite Narcissus and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Paperwhite Narcissus flower color: White, Salmon and Ivory
Paperwhite Narcissus leaf color: Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Chionodoxa
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperwhite Narcissus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
