Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Habitat
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
Common Name
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
In Hindi
alstroemeria
चेरी मिर्च
In German
Alstroemeria
Kirsche Pfeffer
In French
Alstroemeria
cerise Pepper
In Spanish
Alstroemeria
cereza de la pimienta
In Greek
Alstroemeria
Cherry πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Alstroemeria
cereja pimenta
In Polish
Alstroemeria
Cherry Pieprz
In Latin
Alstroemeria
Cherry Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Alstroemerieae
Capsiceae
Season and Care of Alstroemeria and Cherry Pepper
Season and care of Alstroemeria and Cherry Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Alstroemeria and Cherry Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alstroemeria season is Summer and Cherry Pepper season is Summer. The type of soil for Alstroemeria is Loam and for Cherry Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Alstroemeria is Neutral and for Cherry Pepper is Neutral.
Alstroemeria and Cherry Pepper Physical Information
Alstroemeria and Cherry Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Alstroemeria and Cherry Pepper are as follows:
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
- Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Care of Alstroemeria and Cherry Pepper
Care of Alstroemeria and Cherry Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Pepper 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 Cherry Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.