About Paperwhite Narcissus and Lesser Celandine
Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
buttercup
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Pastures, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
meadows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Salmon, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
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
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison, reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healing
Antirheumatic, Astringent, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Cleanser
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS papyraceus
Ranunculus ficaria
Common Name
Paperwhite Narcissus
Figwort, Lesser Celandine
In Hindi
paperwhite narcissus
Lesser Celandine
In German
Narcissus Pperwhite
Scharbockskraut
In French
Narcissus Pperwhite
Ficaire
In Spanish
Narciso Pperwhite
celidonia menor
In Greek
Νάρκισσος Pperwhite
Lesser Celandine
In Portuguese
Narciso Pperwhite
Lesser Celandine
In Polish
Narcyz Pperwhite
Ziarnopłon wiosenny
In Latin
Narcissus Pperwhite
Pavasara mazpurenīte
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ranunculales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Paperwhite Narcissus and Lesser Celandine
Wondering what are the properties of Paperwhite Narcissus and Lesser Celandine? We provide you with everything About Paperwhite Narcissus and Lesser Celandine. Paperwhite Narcissus doesn't have thorns and Lesser Celandine doesn't have thorns. Also Paperwhite Narcissus does not have fragrant flowers. Paperwhite Narcissus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Lesser Celandine 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 Lesser Celandine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Lesser Celandine
Season and care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Lesser Celandine is important to know. While considering everything about Paperwhite Narcissus and Lesser Celandine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperwhite Narcissus season is Spring and Lesser Celandine season is Spring. The type of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lesser Celandine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lesser Celandine is Acidic, Neutral.
Paperwhite Narcissus and Lesser Celandine Physical Information
Paperwhite Narcissus and Lesser Celandine physical information is very important for comparison. Paperwhite Narcissus height is 38.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lesser Celandine height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Paperwhite Narcissus and Lesser Celandine are as follows:
Paperwhite Narcissus flower color: White, Salmon and Ivory
Paperwhite Narcissus leaf color: Green
Lesser Celandine flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Lesser Celandine leaf color: Not Available
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Lesser Celandine
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Lesser Celandine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperwhite Narcissus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lesser Celandine 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 Lesser Celandine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
