Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
South America
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
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Habitat
All sorts of environments
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Offsets
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs less watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, 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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
CITRUS medica
Common Name
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
Citron
In Hindi
peruvian daffodil
नीबू
In German
peruvian daffodil
Zitrone
In French
peruvian daffodil
Citron
In Spanish
Pamianthe
Cidra
In Greek
peruvian daffodil
Κίτρο
In Portuguese
peruvian daffodil
cidra
In Polish
peruvian daffodil
Cytryna
In Latin
peruvian daffodil
Chron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Clinantheae
Citreae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Citron
Season and care of Peruvian Daffodil and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Daffodil and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Daffodil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Citron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.
Peruvian Daffodil and Citron Physical Information
Peruvian Daffodil and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Daffodil and Citron are as follows:
Peruvian Daffodil flower color: White
Peruvian Daffodil leaf color: Dark Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
- Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Citron
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Citron 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 Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peruvian Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.