Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Canada
South America, Argentina, Chile
Types
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Alstroemeria aurea
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
8-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Peach, Pink
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches, Remove old, faded fronds
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
Common Name
White Spruce
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
In Hindi
अलबर्टा सजाना
peruvian lily
In German
Alberta Fichte
peruanische Lilie
In French
épinette de l'Alberta
lis des Incas
In Spanish
Alberta abeto
lirio peruano
In Greek
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
περουβιανή κρίνος
In Portuguese
Alberta abeto
lírio peruano
In Polish
Alberta świerk
peruwiański lilia
In Latin
Alberta abiegnis
Peruviani lilium
Family
Pinaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Piceoideae Frankis
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Properties of Alberta Spruce and Peruvian-Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Alberta Spruce and Peruvian-Lily? We provide you with everything About Alberta Spruce and Peruvian-Lily. Alberta Spruce doesn't have thorns and Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Alberta Spruce does not have fragrant flowers. Alberta Spruce has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Peruvian-Lily has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alberta Spruce and Peruvian-Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Alberta Spruce and Peruvian-Lily
Season and care of Alberta Spruce and Peruvian-Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Alberta Spruce and Peruvian-Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian-Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alberta Spruce is Loam and for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Alberta Spruce and Peruvian-Lily Physical Information
Alberta Spruce and Peruvian-Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Alberta Spruce and Peruvian-Lily are as follows:
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
- Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Alberta Spruce and Peruvian-Lily
Care of Alberta Spruce and Peruvian-Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alberta Spruce pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches and Remove old, faded fronds and Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peruvian-Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.