Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
alstroemeria
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Alstroemeria
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Alstroemeria
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Alstroemeria
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Alstroemeria
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Alstroemeria
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Alstroemeria
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Alstroemeria
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Alyogyne
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Alstroemerieae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alstroemeria and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Alstroemeria and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Alstroemeria and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alstroemeria season is Summer and Blue Hibiscus season is Summer. The type of soil for Alstroemeria is Loam and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alstroemeria is Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alstroemeria and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Alstroemeria and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Alstroemeria and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Alstroemeria and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Alstroemeria and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.