Also known as Star Lily
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Peruvian Daffodil (Hymenocallis harrisiana) is an elegant bulbous perennial with fragrant, star-shaped white flowers in late summer and autumn. Native to Mexico.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight. Protect from intense direct sun which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil moist during growth, reduce in dormancy.
Well-draining, fertile soil
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Enjoys temperatures between 18-24°C during the day and slightly cooler at night. Protect from frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season, stop in fall.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 5/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
All parts are toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering significantly during the dormant period in late fall and winter, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent bulb rot.
Remove spent flower stalks and yellowing leaves as they appear to maintain a tidy appearance and direct energy to the bulb. Cut back all foliage to the base once it has completely died back after the growing season, typically in late fall.
Propagate by offsets or bulbils that form around the parent bulb. Gently separate these smaller bulbs during repotting in spring.
Replant them in well-draining potting mix, and they should establish and flower within a few years.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the bulbs become crowded. This is best done in early spring before new growth emerges. Use a well-draining potting mix, and plant the bulbs about 10-15 cm deep with the pointed end up.
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Where Peruvian Daffodil (Hymenocallis harrisiana) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Hymenocallis |
| Species | Hymenocallis harrisiana |
Similar in genus Hymenocallis
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