Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
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Types
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Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
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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
Dark Green, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In Hindi
boxberry
alstroemeria
In German
boxberry
Alstroemeria
In French
boxberry
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
boxberry
Alstroemeria
In Greek
boxberry
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
boxberry
Alstroemeria
In Polish
boxberry
Alstroemeria
In Latin
Burning
Alstroemeria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Gaultheria
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Gaultherieae
Alstroemerieae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Bombacoideae
Season and Care of Boxberry and Alstroemeria
Season and care of Boxberry and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alstroemeria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
Boxberry and Alstroemeria Physical Information
Boxberry and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Alstroemeria are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
- Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Care of Boxberry and Alstroemeria
Care of Boxberry and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boxberry 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.