Peruvian Daffodil

Laelia

About Peruvian Daffodil and Laelia

Peruvian Daffodil

Laelia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Epiphyte

Origin

South America

Mexico

Types

Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana

Laelia candida, Laelia discolor

Number of Varieties

325

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Habitat

All sorts of environments

shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-109-11

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

12-8

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.00 cm45.70 cm

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Minimum Width

61.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Light Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Dark Blue

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, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Strap shaped

Acicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Offsets

Divison

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Well-aerated

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Remove lateral branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil

Pests and Diseases

Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses

Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators

Aphids, Mites

Allergy

conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant

Part of Plant Used

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes

Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant

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

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HYMENOCALLIS longipetala

LAELIA anceps

Common Name

Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily

Laelia, Orchid

In Hindi

peruvian daffodil

Laelia

In German

peruvian daffodil

Laelia

In French

peruvian daffodil

Laelia

In Spanish

Pamianthe

Laelia

In Greek

peruvian daffodil

Laelia

In Portuguese

peruvian daffodil

Laelia

In Polish

peruvian daffodil

Laelia

In Latin

peruvian daffodil

Laelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Orchidales

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Orchidaceae

Genus

Pamianthe

Laelia

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Clinantheae

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

4025

1 27800

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Properties of Peruvian Daffodil and Laelia

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

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Season and Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Laelia

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

Peruvian Daffodil and Laelia Physical Information

Peruvian Daffodil and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Daffodil and Laelia are as follows:

Peruvian Daffodil flower color: White
Peruvian Daffodil leaf color: Dark Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green

Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Laelia

Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Laelia 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 Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Peruvian Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.