Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Shrub
Tender Perennial
Types
V. × heilbornii
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in making champagne
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In Hindi
Babaco
alstroemeria
In German
Babaco
Alstroemeria
In French
Babaco
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
Babaco
Alstroemeria
In Greek
Babaco
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
Babaco
Alstroemeria
In Polish
Babaco
Alstroemeria
In Latin
Babaco
Alstroemeria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Liliales
Family
Caricaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Vasconcellea
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Babaco and Alstroemeria
Season and care of Babaco and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Babaco and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alstroemeria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Babaco is Loam, Sand and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
Babaco and Alstroemeria Physical Information
Babaco and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Babaco and Alstroemeria are as follows:
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
- Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Care of Babaco and Alstroemeria
Care of Babaco and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots and Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.