Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
South America
North America
Types
Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
Water elm
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Offsets
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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 dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
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Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
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Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
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Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
American Elm
In Hindi
peruvian daffodil
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
peruvian daffodil
amerikanische Ulme
In French
peruvian daffodil
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Pamianthe
olmo americano
In Greek
peruvian daffodil
American Elm
In Portuguese
peruvian daffodil
olmo americano
In Polish
peruvian daffodil
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
peruvian daffodil
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Elm
Season and care of Peruvian Daffodil and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Daffodil and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Daffodil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Peruvian Daffodil and Elm Physical Information
Peruvian Daffodil and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Daffodil and Elm are as follows:
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Elm
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Elm 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 Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Peruvian Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.