Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Round
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
Alternanthera
In Hindi
peruvian lily
Gudrisag, Garundi
In German
peruanische Lilie
Alternanthera
In French
lis des Incas
Alternanthera
In Spanish
lirio peruano
Alternanthera
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
Alternanthera
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
Alternanthera
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
Alternanthera
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
Alternanthera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Alternanthera
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Gomphrenoideae
Properties of Peruvian-Lily and Alternanthera
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian-Lily and Alternanthera? We provide you with everything About Peruvian-Lily and Alternanthera. Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns and Alternanthera 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 Alternanthera 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 Alternanthera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Alternanthera
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Alternanthera is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Alternanthera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Alternanthera season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian-Lily and Alternanthera Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Alternanthera physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Alternanthera are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Alternanthera flower color: White
- Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Alternanthera
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Alternanthera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alternanthera 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 Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.