Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
South America
Japan
Types
Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Black, Brown
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Offsets
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
peruvian daffodil
sasanqua
In German
peruvian daffodil
sasanqua
In French
peruvian daffodil
sasanqua
In Spanish
Pamianthe
sasanqua
In Greek
peruvian daffodil
sasanqua
In Portuguese
peruvian daffodil
Sasankya
In Polish
peruvian daffodil
Sasankya
In Latin
peruvian daffodil
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Theales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Clinantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Sasanqua
Season and care of Peruvian Daffodil and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Daffodil and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Daffodil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Peruvian Daffodil and Sasanqua Physical Information
Peruvian Daffodil and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Daffodil and Sasanqua are as follows:
Peruvian Daffodil flower color: White
Peruvian Daffodil leaf color: Dark Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Sasanqua
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peruvian Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
