Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
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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, subtropical regions
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory, Gray
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Violet
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular 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
Neutral
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
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Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS americana
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In Hindi
Macaw
alstroemeria
In German
Ara
Alstroemeria
In French
ara
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
guacamayo
Alstroemeria
In Greek
μακώ
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
arara
Alstroemeria
In Polish
ara
Alstroemeria
In Latin
Ara
Alstroemeria
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Polygonaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Triplaris
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Macaw and Alstroemeria
Wondering what are the properties of Macaw and Alstroemeria? We provide you with everything About Macaw and Alstroemeria. Macaw doesn't have thorns and Alstroemeria doesn't have thorns. Also Macaw does not have fragrant flowers. Macaw has allergic reactions like Asthma and Alstroemeria has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Macaw and Alstroemeria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Macaw and Alstroemeria
Season and care of Macaw and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Macaw and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macaw season is Spring and Winter and Alstroemeria season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Macaw is Loam and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
Macaw and Alstroemeria Physical Information
Macaw and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Macaw and Alstroemeria are as follows:
Care of Macaw and Alstroemeria
Care of Macaw and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macaw 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 Macaw 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.