Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In Hindi
peruvian lily
alstroemeria
In German
peruanische Lilie
Alstroemeria
In French
lis des Incas
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
lirio peruano
Alstroemeria
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
Alstroemeria
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
Alstroemeria
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
Alstroemeria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Alstroemerieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bombacoideae
Properties of Peruvian-Lily and Alstroemeria
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian-Lily and Alstroemeria? We provide you with everything About Peruvian-Lily and Alstroemeria. Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns and Alstroemeria doesn't have thorns. Also Peruvian-Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Peruvian-Lily has allergic reactions like angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching and Urticaria and Alstroemeria has allergic reactions like angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching and Urticaria. 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 Peruvian-Lily and Alstroemeria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Alstroemeria
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Alstroemeria season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
Peruvian-Lily and Alstroemeria Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Alstroemeria are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
- Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Alstroemeria
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily 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 Peruvian-Lily 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.