Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Cylindrical
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
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Needs watering once a week, 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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
alstroemeria
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Alstroemeria
Crapemyrtle
In French
Alstroemeria
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Alstroemeria
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Alstroemeria
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Alstroemeria
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Alstroemeria
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Alstroemeria
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Alstroemerieae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Alstroemeria and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Alstroemeria and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Alstroemeria and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alstroemeria season is Summer and Crapemyrtle season is Summer. The type of soil for Alstroemeria is Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Alstroemeria is Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Alstroemeria and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Alstroemeria and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Alstroemeria and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Alstroemeria and Crapemyrtle
Care of Alstroemeria and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.