Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
Peanut
In Hindi
alstroemeria
मूंगफली
In German
Alstroemeria
Erdnuss
In French
Alstroemeria
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Alstroemeria
Maní
In Greek
Alstroemeria
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Alstroemeria
Amendoim
In Polish
Alstroemeria
Arachid
In Latin
Alstroemeria
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Arachis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Alstroemerieae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Alstroemeria and Peanut
Season and care of Alstroemeria and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Alstroemeria and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alstroemeria season is Summer and Peanut season is Summer. The type of soil for Alstroemeria is Loam and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Alstroemeria is Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Alstroemeria and Peanut Physical Information
Alstroemeria and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Alstroemeria and Peanut are as follows:
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Alstroemeria and Peanut
Care of Alstroemeria and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.