Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
Argentina
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
-
Fruit Color
Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
Cholla
In Hindi
peruvian lily
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
peruanische Lilie
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
lis des Incas
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
lirio peruano
planta de Cholla
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
planta Salão
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
roślin Hall
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Peruvian-Lily and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian-Lily and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Peruvian-Lily and Cholla. Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns and Cholla 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 Cholla 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 Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Cholla
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Cholla season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian-Lily and Cholla Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Cholla are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Cholla
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.