Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Succulent
  
Origin
South America
  
Southern Africa
  
Types
Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
  
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
All sorts of environments
  
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
10-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
  
10-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Twisted/Contorted
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Green, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
  
Succulent
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Offsets
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Less Watering
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
  
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Unknown
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Leaves, Stem
  
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes
  
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
  
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
  
PORTULACARIA afra
  
Common Name
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
  
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
  
In Hindi
peruvian daffodil
  
Elephant Bush
  
In German
peruvian daffodil
  
Elephant Bush
  
In French
peruvian daffodil
  
Elephant Bush
  
In Spanish
Pamianthe
  
elefante Bush
  
In Greek
peruvian daffodil
  
ελέφαντας Μπους
  
In Portuguese
peruvian daffodil
  
elefante de Bush
  
In Polish
peruvian daffodil
  
Elephant Bush
  
In Latin
peruvian daffodil
  
bush elephant
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Embryophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Amaryllidaceae
  
Portulacaceae
  
Genus
Pamianthe
  
Portulacaria
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Clinantheae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
  
Portulacarioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Peruvian Daffodil and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Daffodil and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Daffodil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian Daffodil and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Peruvian Daffodil and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Daffodil and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Peruvian Daffodil flower color: White
Peruvian Daffodil leaf color: Dark Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Elephant Bush
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peruvian Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.