Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Strap shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Offsets
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
-
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
peruvian daffodil
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
peruvian daffodil
Herbstzeitlose
In French
peruvian daffodil
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Pamianthe
cólquico
In Greek
peruvian daffodil
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
peruvian daffodil
aftomn gema
In Polish
peruvian daffodil
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
peruvian daffodil
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Pamianthe
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Clinantheae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Properties of Peruvian Daffodil and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian Daffodil and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Peruvian Daffodil and Autumn Crocus. Peruvian Daffodil doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Peruvian Daffodil does not have fragrant flowers. Peruvian Daffodil has allergic reactions like and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like . 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 Peruvian Daffodil and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Peruvian Daffodil and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Daffodil and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Daffodil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Peruvian Daffodil and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Peruvian Daffodil and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Daffodil and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Peruvian Daffodil flower color: White
Peruvian Daffodil leaf color: Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Autumn Crocus
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peruvian Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.