Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Red Marble , Bianca Di Magico , Flat Yellow
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Pastures, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Salmon, Ivory
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light 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
Tubular
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
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
Loam, Sand
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, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healing
Anti-carcinogenic effects, Anti-oxidant, Fights Depression, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Rootstock
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Added to salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS papyraceus
ALLIUM cepa 'Bianco Di Maggio'
Common Name
Paperwhite Narcissus
Cipollini Onion, Garden Onion
In Hindi
paperwhite narcissus
प्याज़
In German
Narcissus Pperwhite
Cipollini Onion
In French
Narcissus Pperwhite
Cipollini Onion
In Spanish
Narciso Pperwhite
Cipollini Onion
In Greek
Νάρκισσος Pperwhite
Cipollini Onion
In Portuguese
Narciso Pperwhite
Cipollini Onion
In Polish
Narcyz Pperwhite
Cipollini Onion
In Latin
Narcissus Pperwhite
Cipollini Onion
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Paperwhite Narcissus and Cipollini Onion
Wondering what are the properties of Paperwhite Narcissus and Cipollini Onion? We provide you with everything About Paperwhite Narcissus and Cipollini Onion. Paperwhite Narcissus doesn't have thorns and Cipollini Onion doesn't have thorns. Also Paperwhite Narcissus does not have fragrant flowers. Paperwhite Narcissus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cipollini Onion 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 Cipollini Onion and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Cipollini Onion
Season and care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Cipollini Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Paperwhite Narcissus and Cipollini Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperwhite Narcissus season is Spring and Cipollini Onion season is Spring. The type of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cipollini Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cipollini Onion is Neutral.
Paperwhite Narcissus and Cipollini Onion Physical Information
Paperwhite Narcissus and Cipollini Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Paperwhite Narcissus height is 38.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cipollini Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Paperwhite Narcissus and Cipollini Onion are as follows:
Paperwhite Narcissus flower color: White, Salmon and Ivory
Paperwhite Narcissus leaf color: Green
Cipollini Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- Cipollini Onion leaf color: Light Green
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Cipollini Onion
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Cipollini Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperwhite Narcissus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cipollini Onion 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 Cipollini Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.