Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America
South America, Brazil
Types
Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
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Habitat
All sorts of environments
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
11-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Offsets
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full 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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
SINNINGIA speciosa
Common Name
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
Sinningia, Gloxinia
In Hindi
peruvian daffodil
Sinningia
In German
peruvian daffodil
Sinningia
In French
peruvian daffodil
Sinningia
In Spanish
Pamianthe
Sinningia
In Greek
peruvian daffodil
Sinningia
In Portuguese
peruvian daffodil
Sinningia
In Polish
peruvian daffodil
Sinningia
In Latin
peruvian daffodil
Sinningia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Gesnariaceae
Genus
Pamianthe
Sinningia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Clinantheae
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Sinningia
Season and care of Peruvian Daffodil and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Daffodil and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Daffodil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sinningia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.
Peruvian Daffodil and Sinningia Physical Information
Peruvian Daffodil and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Daffodil and Sinningia are as follows:
Peruvian Daffodil flower color: White
Peruvian Daffodil leaf color: Dark Green
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
- Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Sinningia
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Sinningia 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 Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peruvian Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sinningia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.