Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Hybrid Tiger Lilies, Double Orange, Ditch Lily
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Pastures, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Salmon, Ivory
Orange, Orange Red, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, 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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Lily Beetle, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healing
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NARCISSUS papyraceus
LILIUM lancifolium
Common Name
Paperwhite Narcissus
Tiger Lily
In Hindi
paperwhite narcissus
टाइगर लिली
In German
Narcissus Pperwhite
Tiger Lily
In French
Narcissus Pperwhite
Tiger Lily
In Spanish
Narciso Pperwhite
lirio de tigre
In Greek
Νάρκισσος Pperwhite
Κρίνος ποικιλόχρωμος
In Portuguese
Narciso Pperwhite
Tiger Lily
In Polish
Narcyz Pperwhite
Tygrys Lily
In Latin
Narcissus Pperwhite
Lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Paperwhite Narcissus and Tiger Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Paperwhite Narcissus and Tiger Lily? We provide you with everything About Paperwhite Narcissus and Tiger Lily. Paperwhite Narcissus doesn't have thorns and Tiger Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Paperwhite Narcissus does not have fragrant flowers. Paperwhite Narcissus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Tiger 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 Tiger Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Tiger Lily
Season and care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Tiger Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Paperwhite Narcissus and Tiger Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperwhite Narcissus season is Spring and Tiger Lily season is Spring. The type of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tiger Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperwhite Narcissus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tiger Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Paperwhite Narcissus and Tiger Lily Physical Information
Paperwhite Narcissus and Tiger Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Paperwhite Narcissus height is 38.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Tiger Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Paperwhite Narcissus and Tiger Lily are as follows:
Paperwhite Narcissus flower color: White, Salmon and Ivory
Paperwhite Narcissus leaf color: Green
Tiger Lily flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Black
- Tiger Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Tiger Lily
Care of Paperwhite Narcissus and Tiger Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperwhite Narcissus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tiger 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 Tiger Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.