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About Brunfelsia americana and Alstroemeria


About Alstroemeria and Brunfelsia americana


What is

Life Span
Annual and Biennials   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
Caribbean   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Not Available   
Alstroemeria aurea Alstroemeria aurantiaca Alstroemeria caryophyllacea Alstroemeria haemantha Alstroemeria ligtu Alstroemeria psittacina Alstroemeria pulchella   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
7   
99+

Habitat
Tropical regions   
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15   
7-10   

AHS Heat Zone
12-9   
12-7   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
970.00 cm   
99+
60.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
30.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory   
Gold   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Yellow Orange   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
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   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate   
Lance shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Fall   
Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter   
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought   

Care

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

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

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Spider mites   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Not Available   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available   
Hummingbirds, Butterflies   

Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips   
Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Beautification   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea   
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Cutflower, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana   
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'   

Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana   
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria   

In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana   
alstroemeria   

In German
Brunfelsia Americana   
Alstroemeria   

In French
Brunfelsia Americana   
Alstroemeria   

In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana   
Alstroemeria   

In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana   
Alstroemeria   

In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana   
Alstroemeria   

In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana   
Alstroemeria   

In Latin
Hedysarum   
Alstroemeria   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Brassicales   
Liliales   

Family
Solanaceae   
Liliaceae   

Genus
Capparis   
Alstroemeria   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Alstroemerieae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Bombacoideae   

Number of Species
675   
28
50   
99+

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Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Alstroemeria

Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Alstroemeria? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Alstroemeria. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Alstroemeria doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Alstroemeria has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. 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 Brunfelsia americana and Alstroemeria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Alstroemeria

Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Alstroemeria season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.

Brunfelsia americana and Alstroemeria Physical Information

Brunfelsia americana and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Alstroemeria are as follows:

Care of Brunfelsia americana and Alstroemeria

Care of Brunfelsia americana and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brunfelsia americana 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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