Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa
South America, Argentina, Chile
Types
Asteraceae
Alstroemeria aurea
Habitat
gardens
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
In Hindi
Cape Daisy
peruvian lily
In German
Cape Daisy
peruanische Lilie
In French
Cape Daisy
lis des Incas
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
lirio peruano
In Greek
Cape Daisy
περουβιανή κρίνος
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
lírio peruano
In Polish
Cape Daisy
peruwiański lilia
In Latin
Cape Daisy
Peruviani lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Peruvian-Lily
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Peruvian-Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Peruvian-Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peruvian-Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Cape Daisy and Peruvian-Lily Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Peruvian-Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Peruvian-Lily are as follows:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
- Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Cape Daisy and Peruvian-Lily
Care of Cape Daisy and Peruvian-Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peruvian-Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.