About Paperwhite Narcissus and Spider lily
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Red Spider Lily, Magic Lily, Golden Spider Lily
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Pastures, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
Along cemeteries
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Salmon, Ivory
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark 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
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
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
Water daily during growing season, water on alternate days
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
Clay, 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healing
anti-cancer, treating poison ivy, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS papyraceus
LYCORIS chinensis
Common Name
Paperwhite Narcissus
Golden Surprise Lily, Spiderlily
In Hindi
paperwhite narcissus
Lycoris Spider lily
In German
Narcissus Pperwhite
Spinnenlilien
In French
Narcissus Pperwhite
Lycoris Spider lily
In Spanish
Narciso Pperwhite
Lycoris Spider lily
In Greek
Νάρκισσος Pperwhite
Lycoris Spider lily
In Portuguese
Narciso Pperwhite
Lycoris Spider lily
In Polish
Narcyz Pperwhite
Lycoris Spider lily
In Latin
Narcissus Pperwhite
Lycoris Spider lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Paperwhite Narcissus and Spider lily
Wondering what are the properties of Paperwhite Narcissus and Spider lily? We provide you with everything About Paperwhite Narcissus and Spider lily. Paperwhite Narcissus doesn't have thorns and Spider lily doesn't have thorns. Also Paperwhite Narcissus does not have fragrant flowers. Paperwhite Narcissus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Spider lily 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 Spider lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Spider lily
Season and care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Spider lily is important to know. While considering everything about Paperwhite Narcissus and Spider lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperwhite Narcissus season is Spring and Spider lily season is Spring. The type of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spider lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spider lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Paperwhite Narcissus and Spider lily Physical Information
Paperwhite Narcissus and Spider lily physical information is very important for comparison. Paperwhite Narcissus height is 38.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Spider lily height is 50.80 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Paperwhite Narcissus and Spider lily are as follows:
Paperwhite Narcissus flower color: White, Salmon and Ivory
Paperwhite Narcissus leaf color: Green
Spider lily flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Spider lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Spider lily
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Spider lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperwhite Narcissus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spider lily 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 Spider lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.