Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Eastern Africa
Types
Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
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Habitat
All sorts of environments
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
11-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Offsets
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
peruvian daffodil
persian violet
In German
peruvian daffodil
persian violet
In French
peruvian daffodil
persian violet
In Spanish
Pamianthe
Violeta persa
In Greek
peruvian daffodil
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
peruvian daffodil
Violeta persa
In Polish
peruvian daffodil
Persian Violet
In Latin
peruvian daffodil
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Clinantheae
Exaceae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Persian Violet
Season and care of Peruvian Daffodil and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Daffodil and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Daffodil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Peruvian Daffodil and Persian Violet Physical Information
Peruvian Daffodil and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Daffodil and Persian Violet are as follows:
Peruvian Daffodil flower color: White
Peruvian Daffodil leaf color: Dark Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Persian Violet
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Peruvian Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.