Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
South America
Types
Not Available
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Pastures, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
not provided
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Salmon, Ivory
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS papyraceus
Petunia
Common Name
Paperwhite Narcissus
Petunia
In Hindi
paperwhite narcissus
Petunia
In German
Narcissus Pperwhite
Petunie
In French
Narcissus Pperwhite
Pétunia
In Spanish
Narciso Pperwhite
Petunia
In Greek
Νάρκισσος Pperwhite
πετούνια
In Portuguese
Narciso Pperwhite
Petúnia
In Polish
Narcyz Pperwhite
Petunia
In Latin
Narcissus Pperwhite
Petunia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Petunioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Paperwhite Narcissus and Petunia
Wondering what are the properties of Paperwhite Narcissus and Petunia? We provide you with everything About Paperwhite Narcissus and Petunia. Paperwhite Narcissus doesn't have thorns and Petunia doesn't have thorns. Also Paperwhite Narcissus does not have fragrant flowers. Paperwhite Narcissus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Petunia 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 Petunia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Petunia
Season and care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Petunia is important to know. While considering everything about Paperwhite Narcissus and Petunia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperwhite Narcissus season is Spring and Petunia season is Spring. The type of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Petunia is Neutral.
Paperwhite Narcissus and Petunia Physical Information
Paperwhite Narcissus and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Paperwhite Narcissus height is 38.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Paperwhite Narcissus and Petunia are as follows:
Paperwhite Narcissus flower color: White, Salmon and Ivory
Paperwhite Narcissus leaf color: Green
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Petunia
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Petunia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperwhite Narcissus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Paperwhite Narcissus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.