Alstroemeria

Sasanqua

About Alstroemeria and Sasanqua

Alstroemeria

Sasanqua

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Shrub

Origin

Japan

Types

Alstroemeria aurea Alstroemeria aurantiaca Alstroemeria caryophyllacea Alstroemeria haemantha Alstroemeria ligtu Alstroemeria psittacina Alstroemeria pulchella

Number of Varieties

715

0 40000

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Habitat

Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-107-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Gold

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

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

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Mixed Border

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'

CAMELLIA sasanqua

Common Name

Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

In Hindi

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In German

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In French

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In Spanish

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In Greek

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In Portuguese

Alstroemeria

Sasankya

In Polish

Alstroemeria

Sasankya

In Latin

Alstroemeria

Sasankya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Liliales

Theales

Family

Liliaceae

Theaceae

Genus

Alstroemeria

Camellia

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Alstroemerieae

Subfamily

Bombacoideae

Number of Species

50250

1 27800

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Properties of Alstroemeria and Sasanqua

Wondering what are the properties of Alstroemeria and Sasanqua? We provide you with everything About Alstroemeria and Sasanqua. Alstroemeria doesn't have thorns and Sasanqua doesn't have thorns. Also Alstroemeria does not have fragrant flowers. Alstroemeria has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Sasanqua has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alstroemeria and Sasanqua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alstroemeria and Sasanqua

Season and care of Alstroemeria and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Alstroemeria and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alstroemeria season is Summer and Sasanqua season is Summer. The type of soil for Alstroemeria is Loam and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Alstroemeria is Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.

Alstroemeria and Sasanqua Physical Information

Alstroemeria and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Alstroemeria and Sasanqua are as follows:

Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Alstroemeria and Sasanqua

Care of Alstroemeria and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.