Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
South America
North Africa
Types
Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Availble
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Offsets
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Moist, Well drained
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
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
peruvian daffodil
Saharan myrtle
In German
peruvian daffodil
Saharan myrtle
In French
peruvian daffodil
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Pamianthe
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
peruvian daffodil
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
peruvian daffodil
murta Saharan
In Polish
peruvian daffodil
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
peruvian daffodil
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Clinantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peruvian Daffodil and Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian Daffodil and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Peruvian Daffodil and Saharan Myrtle. Peruvian Daffodil doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Peruvian Daffodil does not have fragrant flowers. Peruvian Daffodil has allergic reactions like Unknown and Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Peruvian Daffodil and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Daffodil and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Daffodil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Peruvian Daffodil and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Peruvian Daffodil and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Daffodil and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Peruvian Daffodil flower color: White
Peruvian Daffodil leaf color: Dark Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots 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 Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.