Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, Immunity, Manganese, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
alstroemeria
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Alstroemeria
In French
Courge musquée Plante
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
Alstroemeria
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
Alstroemeria
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
Alstroemeria
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Alstroemeria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Bombacoideae
Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Alstroemeria
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Alstroemeria season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
Butternut Squash and Alstroemeria Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Alstroemeria are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
- Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Care of Butternut Squash and Alstroemeria
Care of Butternut Squash and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butternut Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Butternut Squash 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.