Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
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Types
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Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of 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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
alstroemeria
In German
Candlenut Baum
Alstroemeria
In French
arbre Candlenut
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Alstroemeria
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Alstroemeria
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Alstroemeria
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Alstroemeria
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Liliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Alstroemerieae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Bombacoideae
Season and Care of Candlenut and Alstroemeria
Season and care of Candlenut and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alstroemeria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
Candlenut and Alstroemeria Physical Information
Candlenut and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Alstroemeria are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
- Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Care of Candlenut and Alstroemeria
Care of Candlenut and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candlenut 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.