Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Habitat
tropical environments
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Tubers
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HIPPEASTRUM 'Picotee'
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Florist Amaryllis, Hippeastrum, Picotee Hippeastrum
Daphne plant
In Hindi
HIPPEASTRUM
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
HIPPEASTRUM
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
HIPPEASTRUM
plante Daphne
In Spanish
Hippeastrum
planta de Daphne
In Greek
Hippeastrum
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
HIPPEASTRUM
Daphne planta
In Polish
Hippeastrum
Daphne roślin
In Latin
Hippeastrum
Daphne plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Properties of Hippeastrum and Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Hippeastrum and Daphne? We provide you with everything About Hippeastrum and Daphne. Hippeastrum doesn't have thorns and Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Hippeastrum does not have fragrant flowers. Hippeastrum has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Daphne has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Hippeastrum and Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hippeastrum and Daphne
Season and care of Hippeastrum and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Hippeastrum and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hippeastrum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Hippeastrum is Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Hippeastrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Daphne is Neutral.
Hippeastrum and Daphne Physical Information
Hippeastrum and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Hippeastrum height is 38.10 cm and width 30.10 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hippeastrum and Daphne are as follows:
Hippeastrum flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Hippeastrum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hippeastrum and Daphne
Care of Hippeastrum and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hippeastrum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hippeastrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.