Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
California
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
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Gold
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
AESCULUS californica
Common Name
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
California Buckeye
In Hindi
alstroemeria
कैलिफोर्निया Buckeye
In German
Alstroemeria
California Buckeye
In French
Alstroemeria
California Buckeye
In Spanish
Alstroemeria
California Buckeye
In Greek
Alstroemeria
Καλιφόρνια Buckeye
In Portuguese
Alstroemeria
California Buckeye
In Polish
Alstroemeria
Kalifornia Buckeye
In Latin
Alstroemeria
California Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Alstroemerieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Alstroemeria and California Buckeye
Season and care of Alstroemeria and California Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Alstroemeria and California Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alstroemeria season is Summer and California Buckeye season is Summer. The type of soil for Alstroemeria is Loam and for California Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alstroemeria is Neutral and for California Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Alstroemeria and California Buckeye Physical Information
Alstroemeria and California Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas California Buckeye height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Alstroemeria and California Buckeye are as follows:
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
California Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- California Buckeye leaf color: Light Green
Care of Alstroemeria and California Buckeye
Care of Alstroemeria and California Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and California Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer California Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.