Also known as Basket-Flower
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Peruvian-Daffodil (Ismene narcissiflora) is an elegant bulbous perennial with fragrant, white, daffodil-like flowers and long, 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 afternoon shade in very hot climates.
Moderate to High during growth, Low during dormancy
75% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during growing season, reduce significantly as foliage yellows. Ensure good drainage.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm during growth, Cool during dormancy
50% intensity
Ideal growth temperatures are between 18-24°C. Needs a dry, cool period (around 10-13°C) for bulb dormancy.
Moderate during growth
50% intensity
Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during active growth and flowering. Cease when foliage declines.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Toxic if ingested.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season, especially when flower buds are forming. Reduce watering significantly once the foliage begins to yellow and die back, allowing the bulb to enter dormancy.
Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to bulb rot.
Remove spent flower stalks as they fade to encourage further blooming and prevent seed production. Cut back the foliage only after it has yellowed and died back naturally in late summer or early autumn.
This allows the bulb to store energy for the next season.
Ismene narcissiflora can be propagated by separating offsets (bulblets) from the parent bulb during repotting. Plant these offsets individually in well-draining soil.
Propagation by seed is also possible but is a much slower process, taking several years to reach flowering size.
Repot established bulbs every 2-3 years, or when they become crowded, typically in early spring before new growth emerges. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Remove any offsets at this time and replant them or store them in a cool, dry place until planting.
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Where Peruvian-Daffodil (Ismene narcissiflora) 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 | Ismene |
| Species | Ismene narcissiflora |
Similar in genus Ismene
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