Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering significantly during the dormant period (autumn/winter) to prevent bulb rot. Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogging, especially in pots.
Also known as Sea Daffodil
Canary sea daffodil (Pancratium canariense) is an elegant bulbous perennial native to the Canary Islands, featuring fragrant white flowers and strap-like leaves.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering, but can tolerate some shade.
Moderate during growth, low during dormancy
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid overwatering, especially in cooler months.
Well-drained, sandy, loamy
50% intensity
Mild to warm
50% intensity
Ideal temperatures are between 18-24°C during the growing season. Can tolerate cooler temperatures during dormancy.
Low
25% intensity
Feed lightly with a balanced liquid fertilizer during active growth. Avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering significantly during the dormant period (autumn/winter) to prevent bulb rot. Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogging, especially in pots.
Remove spent flower stalks after blooming to encourage the plant to direct energy back to the bulb. Allow foliage to die back naturally before cutting it away; this is crucial for bulb nourishment and future flowering.
Propagate by offsets (daughter bulbs) separated during repotting in late summer or early autumn. Plant the offsets about 5-10 cm deep in well-draining soil. Flowering may take a year or two from offsets.
Repot every 2-3 years, preferably in late summer or early autumn before new growth begins. Use a free-draining potting mix and a pot that is only slightly larger than the bulb.
Ensure bulbs are planted at the correct depth.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Canary Sea Daffodil (Pancratium canariense)
Where Canary Sea Daffodil (Pancratium canariense) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Pancratium |
| Species | Pancratium canariense |
Similar in genus Pancratium
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