Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
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South America, Argentina, Chile
Types
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Alstroemeria aurea
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
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
Hot Pink, Coral
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
In Hindi
Pelargonium
peruvian lily
In German
Pelargonium
peruanische Lilie
In French
Pelargonium
lis des Incas
In Spanish
Pelargonium
lirio peruano
In Greek
Pelargonium
περουβιανή κρίνος
In Portuguese
pelargônio
lírio peruano
In Polish
Pelargonium
peruwiański lilia
In Latin
Pelargonium
Peruviani lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Liliales
Family
Geraniaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Peruvian-Lily
Season and care of Pelargonium and Peruvian-Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Peruvian-Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian-Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Pelargonium and Peruvian-Lily Physical Information
Pelargonium and Peruvian-Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Peruvian-Lily are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
- Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Pelargonium and Peruvian-Lily
Care of Pelargonium and Peruvian-Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peruvian-Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.