Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
South Africa
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Asteraceae
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Light Purple, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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
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
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
In Hindi
peruvian lily
Cape Daisy
In German
peruanische Lilie
Cape Daisy
In French
lis des Incas
Cape Daisy
In Spanish
lirio peruano
Margarita del Cabo
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
Cape Daisy
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
Cape Daisy
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
Cape Daisy
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
Cape Daisy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Peruvian-Lily and Cape Daisy
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian-Lily and Cape Daisy? We provide you with everything About Peruvian-Lily and Cape Daisy. Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns and Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Cape Daisy
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Cape Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Cape Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Cape Daisy season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Cape Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Cape Daisy is Neutral.
Peruvian-Lily and Cape Daisy Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Cape Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Cape Daisy are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
- Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Cape Daisy
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Cape Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.