Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
Mexico, Central America
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
peruvian lily
Hydrangea
In German
peruanische Lilie
Hortensie
In French
lis des Incas
Hortensia
In Spanish
lirio peruano
Hortensia
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
Hortênsia
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
Hortensja
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
Hibiscus
Family
Liliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Peruvian-Lily and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian-Lily and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Peruvian-Lily and Chaco. Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns and Chaco 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 Chaco 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 Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Chaco
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Chaco season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian-Lily and Chaco Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Chaco are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Chaco
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.