Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Pale glory-of-the-snow , Cretan glory-of-the-snow , Forbes' glory-of-the-snow , Loch's glory-of-the-snow
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Pastures, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
Mediterranean region
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
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Cottage Garden, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healing
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
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
Ruhm des Schnees
In French
Narcissus Pperwhite
gloire de la neige
In Spanish
Narciso Pperwhite
gloria de la nieve
In Greek
Νάρκισσος Pperwhite
glory-of-the-snow
In Portuguese
Narciso Pperwhite
glória da neve
In Polish
Narcyz Pperwhite
chwała śniegu
In Latin
Narcissus Pperwhite
glory of the snow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Paperwhite Narcissus and Glory of the Snow
Wondering what are the properties of Paperwhite Narcissus and Glory of the Snow? We provide you with everything About Paperwhite Narcissus and Glory of the Snow. Paperwhite Narcissus doesn't have thorns and Glory of the Snow doesn't have thorns. Also Paperwhite Narcissus does not have fragrant flowers. Paperwhite Narcissus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Glory of the Snow 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 Glory of the Snow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Glory of the Snow
Season and care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Glory of the Snow is important to know. While considering everything about Paperwhite Narcissus and Glory of the Snow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperwhite Narcissus season is Spring and Glory of the Snow season is Spring. The type of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Glory of the Snow is Loam while the PH of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Glory of the Snow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperwhite Narcissus and Glory of the Snow Physical Information
Paperwhite Narcissus and Glory of the Snow physical information is very important for comparison. Paperwhite Narcissus height is 38.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Glory of the Snow height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Paperwhite Narcissus and Glory of the Snow are as follows:
Paperwhite Narcissus flower color: White, Salmon and Ivory
Paperwhite Narcissus leaf color: Green
Glory of the Snow flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Glory of the Snow leaf color: Green
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Glory of the Snow
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Glory of the Snow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperwhite Narcissus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Glory of the Snow 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 Glory of the Snow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
