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About Bromelia Pinguin and Alstroemeria


About Alstroemeria and Bromelia Pinguin


What is

Life Span
Annual and Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tender Perennial   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Bromelia agavifolia, Bromelia alsodes, Bromelia alta   
Alstroemeria aurea Alstroemeria aurantiaca Alstroemeria caryophyllacea Alstroemeria haemantha Alstroemeria ligtu Alstroemeria psittacina Alstroemeria pulchella   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
7   
99+

Habitat
Hills, Lowland, Rocky areas, Thickets   
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
7-10   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
12-7   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Not Available   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
100.00 cm   
99+
60.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
2.54 cm   
99+
30.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Gold   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Chartreuse   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Yellow green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Linear   
Lance shaped   

Thorns
Not Available   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Not Available   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Not Available   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Not Available   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Not Available   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Not Available   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Not Available   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Not Available   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, fertilize in fall, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Edible Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available   
Not Available   

Showy Foliage
Not Available   
No   

Showy Bark
Not Available   
No   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Hummingbirds, Butterflies   

Allergy
Scratches, Skin cuts   
Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Beautification   

Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Cordage, ropes, Fibre   
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Not Available   
Cutflower, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BROMELIA pinguin   
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'   

Common Name
Heart-of-Flame, Maya, Pinuela   
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria   

In Hindi
bromelia pinguin plant   
alstroemeria   

In German
Bromelia Pinguin -Anlage   
Alstroemeria   

In French
plante Bromelia Pinguin   
Alstroemeria   

In Spanish
planta Bromelia Pinguin   
Alstroemeria   

In Greek
φυτό Bromelia Pinguin   
Alstroemeria   

In Portuguese
planta Caraguatá   
Alstroemeria   

In Polish
Bromelia Pinguin roślin   
Alstroemeria   

In Latin
Commelina pinguin herba   
Alstroemeria   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Bromeliales   
Liliales   

Family
Bromeliaceae   
Liliaceae   

Genus
Bromelia   
Alstroemeria   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Alstroemerieae   

Subfamily
Bromelioideae   
Bombacoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
50   
99+

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Properties of Bromelia Pinguin and Alstroemeria

Wondering what are the properties of Bromelia Pinguin and Alstroemeria? We provide you with everything About Bromelia Pinguin and Alstroemeria. Bromelia Pinguin doesn't have thorns and Alstroemeria doesn't have thorns. Also Bromelia Pinguin does not have fragrant flowers. Bromelia Pinguin has allergic reactions like Scratches and Skin cuts and Alstroemeria has allergic reactions like Scratches and Skin cuts. 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 Bromelia Pinguin and Alstroemeria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Alstroemeria

Season and care of Bromelia Pinguin and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Bromelia Pinguin and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromelia Pinguin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alstroemeria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Bromelia Pinguin is Not Available and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.

Bromelia Pinguin and Alstroemeria Physical Information

Bromelia Pinguin and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Bromelia Pinguin height is 100.00 cm and width 2.54 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bromelia Pinguin and Alstroemeria are as follows:

Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Alstroemeria

Care of Bromelia Pinguin and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromelia Pinguin pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bromelia Pinguin 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.

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