Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Pastures, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Salmon, Ivory
White
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
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune grass to maintain level, 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
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS papyraceus
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Paperwhite Narcissus
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
paperwhite narcissus
Silver bells
In German
Narcissus Pperwhite
Silver bells
In French
Narcissus Pperwhite
Silver bells
In Spanish
Narciso Pperwhite
Silver bells
In Greek
Νάρκισσος Pperwhite
Silver bells
In Portuguese
Narciso Pperwhite
Silver bells
In Polish
Narcyz Pperwhite
Silver bells
In Latin
Narcissus Pperwhite
Silver bells
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ebenales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Paperwhite Narcissus and Silver Bells
Wondering what are the properties of Paperwhite Narcissus and Silver Bells? We provide you with everything About Paperwhite Narcissus and Silver Bells. Paperwhite Narcissus doesn't have thorns and Silver Bells doesn't have thorns. Also Paperwhite Narcissus does not have fragrant flowers. Paperwhite Narcissus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Silver Bells 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 Silver Bells and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Silver Bells
Season and care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Paperwhite Narcissus and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperwhite Narcissus season is Spring and Silver Bells season is Spring. The type of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is Not Available while the PH of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Bells is Not Available.
Paperwhite Narcissus and Silver Bells Physical Information
Paperwhite Narcissus and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Paperwhite Narcissus height is 38.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Paperwhite Narcissus and Silver Bells are as follows:
Paperwhite Narcissus flower color: White, Salmon and Ivory
Paperwhite Narcissus leaf color: Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Silver Bells
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperwhite Narcissus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.