Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
Argentina, Chile
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
peruvian lily
boxberry
In German
peruanische Lilie
boxberry
In French
lis des Incas
boxberry
In Spanish
lirio peruano
boxberry
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
boxberry
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
boxberry
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
boxberry
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Vaccinioideae
Properties of Peruvian-Lily and Boxberry
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian-Lily and Boxberry? We provide you with everything About Peruvian-Lily and Boxberry. Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns and Boxberry 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 Boxberry 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 Boxberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Boxberry
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Boxberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Peruvian-Lily and Boxberry Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Boxberry are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Boxberry
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peruvian-Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.