Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
South America
Types
Skyflower
Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seperation
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DURANTA
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
Common Name
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
In Hindi
Duranta
peruvian daffodil
In German
Duranta
peruvian daffodil
In French
Duranta
peruvian daffodil
In Spanish
Duranta
Pamianthe
In Greek
Duranta
peruvian daffodil
In Portuguese
Duranta
peruvian daffodil
In Polish
Duranta
peruvian daffodil
In Latin
Duranta
peruvian daffodil
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Verbenaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
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Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Duranta and Peruvian Daffodil
Wondering what are the properties of Duranta and Peruvian Daffodil? We provide you with everything About Duranta and Peruvian Daffodil. Duranta has thorns and Peruvian Daffodil doesn't have thorns. Also Duranta does not have fragrant flowers. Duranta has allergic reactions like drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting and Peruvian Daffodil has allergic reactions like drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting. 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 Duranta and Peruvian Daffodil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duranta and Peruvian Daffodil
Season and care of Duranta and Peruvian Daffodil is important to know. While considering everything about Duranta and Peruvian Daffodil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duranta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian Daffodil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Duranta is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duranta and Peruvian Daffodil Physical Information
Duranta and Peruvian Daffodil physical information is very important for comparison. Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Duranta and Peruvian Daffodil are as follows:
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peruvian Daffodil flower color: White
- Peruvian Daffodil leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Duranta and Peruvian Daffodil
Care of Duranta and Peruvian Daffodil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peruvian Daffodil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peruvian Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.