Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
-
South America, Argentina, Chile
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Alstroemeria aurea
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
Common Name
Limequat
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
In Hindi
Limequat
peruvian lily
In German
Limequat
peruanische Lilie
In French
Limequat
lis des Incas
In Spanish
Limequat
lirio peruano
In Greek
Limequat
περουβιανή κρίνος
In Portuguese
Limequat
lírio peruano
In Polish
Limequat
peruwiański lilia
In Latin
Limequat
Peruviani lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Rutaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Citrus
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Limequat and Peruvian-Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Limequat and Peruvian-Lily? We provide you with everything About Limequat and Peruvian-Lily. Limequat has thorns and Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Limequat does not have fragrant flowers. Limequat has allergic reactions like and Peruvian-Lily has allergic reactions like . 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 Limequat and Peruvian-Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Limequat and Peruvian-Lily
Season and care of Limequat and Peruvian-Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Peruvian-Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian-Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Limequat and Peruvian-Lily Physical Information
Limequat and Peruvian-Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Peruvian-Lily are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
- Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Limequat and Peruvian-Lily
Care of Limequat and Peruvian-Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Peruvian-Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.