Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
Lakes, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Gold
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Common Name
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
Water Poppy
In Hindi
alstroemeria
जल पोस्ता
In German
Alstroemeria
Wasser Poppy
In French
Alstroemeria
eau Poppy
In Spanish
Alstroemeria
amapola agua
In Greek
Alstroemeria
νερό παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Alstroemeria
água Poppy
In Polish
Alstroemeria
Woda Poppy
In Latin
Alstroemeria
Aqua Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Alismatales
Family
Liliaceae
Alismataceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Hydrocleys
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Alstroemerieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Not Available
Properties of Alstroemeria and Water Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Alstroemeria and Water Poppy? We provide you with everything About Alstroemeria and Water Poppy. Alstroemeria doesn't have thorns and Water Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Alstroemeria does not have fragrant flowers. Alstroemeria has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Water Poppy 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 Water Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Alstroemeria and Water Poppy
Season and care of Alstroemeria and Water Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Alstroemeria and Water Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alstroemeria season is Summer and Water Poppy season is Summer. The type of soil for Alstroemeria is Loam and for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alstroemeria is Neutral and for Water Poppy is Neutral.
Alstroemeria and Water Poppy Physical Information
Alstroemeria and Water Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Alstroemeria and Water Poppy are as follows:
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Care of Alstroemeria and Water Poppy
Care of Alstroemeria and Water Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Poppy 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 Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.