Peruvian Daffodil

Heliconia

About Peruvian Daffodil and Heliconia

Peruvian Daffodil

Heliconia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tender Perennial

Origin

South America

Latin America and the Caribbean

Types

Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana

Heliconiaceae

Number of Varieties

3194

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Habitat

All sorts of environments

Humid climates, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-1010-15

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

12-10

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Thicket/Colonizing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.00 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

61.00 cm150.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Strap shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

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

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Offsets

From Rhizomes, Micropropagation

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

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

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus

Fertilize every two months

Pests and Diseases

Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses

Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Hummingbirds, Insects

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Healing

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes

Florist trade and landscaping

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Water Gardens

peruvian daffodil

Heliconia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Zingiberales

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Heliconiaceae

Genus

Pamianthe

Heliconia

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Clinantheae

Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae

Number of Species

40198

1 27800

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Properties of Peruvian Daffodil and Heliconia

Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian Daffodil and Heliconia? We provide you with everything About Peruvian Daffodil and Heliconia. Peruvian Daffodil doesn't have thorns and Heliconia doesn't have thorns. Also Peruvian Daffodil does not have fragrant flowers. Peruvian Daffodil has allergic reactions like and Heliconia 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 Heliconia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Heliconia

Season and care of Peruvian Daffodil and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Daffodil and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Daffodil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Heliconia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Peruvian Daffodil and Heliconia Physical Information

Peruvian Daffodil and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Daffodil and Heliconia are as follows:

Peruvian Daffodil flower color: White
Peruvian Daffodil leaf color: Dark Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
Heliconia leaf color: Green

Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Heliconia

Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Heliconia 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 Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.