Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Caribbean, South America
  
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
  
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
  
Habitat
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
  
Warm and moist climatic conditions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
10-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Gold
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Light Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
  
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
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
  
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Fruit Bats
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Diabetes, Diarrhea
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
  
ANNONA squamosa
  
Common Name
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
  
Sugar Apple
  
In Hindi
alstroemeria
  
सीताफल
  
In German
Alstroemeria
  
Zuckerapfel
  
In French
Alstroemeria
  
Sugar Apple
  
In Spanish
Alstroemeria
  
Manzana de azúcar
  
In Greek
Alstroemeria
  
ζάχαρη της Apple
  
In Portuguese
Alstroemeria
  
Pinha
  
In Polish
Alstroemeria
  
Cukier Jabłko
  
In Latin
Alstroemeria
  
Sugar Apple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Liliales
  
Magnoliales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Annonaceae
  
Genus
Alstroemeria
  
Annona
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Tribe
Alstroemerieae
  
Abreae
  
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
  
Maloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Alstroemeria and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Alstroemeria and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Alstroemeria and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alstroemeria season is Summer and Sugar Apple season is Summer. The type of soil for Alstroemeria is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alstroemeria is Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alstroemeria and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Alstroemeria and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Alstroemeria and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Alstroemeria and Sugar Apple
Care of Alstroemeria and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.